Sojun will continue with his series from The Book of Serenity on all four Monday evenings in February. The Book of Serenity is a collection of 100 koans, first published in the early 1200s, that is most identified with the Soto sect. Commentaries by contemporary Zen teacher Koun Yamada will accompany copies of the text. Along with each relatively short case is a verse by Hongzhi (1091‒1157), commentary by Wansong (1166‒1246), and voices of other prominent Zen teachers of that era as they weigh in from their own perspectives. The result is a lively and earthy collective approach to each case. We’ll meet from 7:15‒8:45 pm. in the community room. Fee for the series is $40, with discounts available if needed. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the patio bulletin board in the first week of January. Those not at BZC on a weekly basis may register with class coordinator Ron Nestor: rnestor1@yahoo.com.
- Rohatsu Sesshin
6:00 am – 5:30 pm, Fri, Dec 8, 2023 - Lecture: Abbot Hozan
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Dec 9, 2023 - Zendo Holiday - Informal Zazen Only
6:00 am – 6:30 pm, Mon, Dec 11, 2023 - Wednesday Night Drop-in Sitting and Study
7:10 pm – 9:00 pm, Wed, Dec 13, 2023 - Lecture: Ross Blum
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Dec 16, 2023 - Interim - Informal Zazen Only
7:30 am – 8:15 am, Mon, Dec 18, 2023 - New Year’s Eve at BZC
8:00 pm – 12:30 am, Sun, Dec 31, 2023 – Mon, Jan 1, 2024
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Walking the path of liberation, we express our intimate connection with all beings. Berkeley Zen Center is a sangha of Buddhist practitioners drawing from the Bay Area’s many spiritual and cultural communities. Just as Shakyamuni Buddha welcomed people of all backgrounds to practice, here at BZC our activities embrace diversity, and are available to people of every color, every way of life and ethnic background, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. May all beings practice in safety and equality, realizing our true nature.