In June, Sojun Roshi will lead the five-day sesshin to close the spring practice period, which will culminate with the Shuso Hossen ceremony. Please arrange your life commitments to participate fully a minimum of three days. The fee is $35 per day and should be paid in advance. The signup list will be posted two weeks ahead of time. If you have never participated in a sesshin or if you have any questions, please contact sesshin director Gary Artim (gartim@gmail.com or (510)676-9756).
- Mon, May 16, 2022, 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Way-Seeking Mind Talk: Ron Nestor - Wed, May 18, 2022, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday Night Drop In Sitting and Study - Thu, May 19, 2022, 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
Class: Parables from the Lotus Sutra with Abbot Hozan - Sat, May 21, 2022, 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Lecture: Abbot Hozan - Mon, May 23, 2022, 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Way-Seeking Mind Talk: Luminous Heart Penelope Thompson
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A Soto Zen practice place led by Hozan Alan Senauke and founded by Shunryu Suzuki and Sojun Mel Weitsman
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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.