Our 31st annual practice period will begin with a one-day sitting on Saturday, May 11, and continue through the Shuso Ceremony on Sunday, June 23. This year Sojun Roshi has asked Hozan Sensei to lead the period. Sojun and Hozan are pleased to announce that Shiken Seigetsu (Clear Intention/Serene Moon) Carol Paul has agreed to take the Shuso seat this year. Full details and sign-up sheets will be posted in mid-April.
- Founders’ Ceremony
7:00 am – 8:00 am, Wed, Jun 7, 2023 - Wednesday Night Drop-in Sitting and Study
7:10 pm – 9:00 pm, Wed, Jun 7, 2023 - Practice Period Class: Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm, Thu, Jun 8, 2023 - Practice Period Bansan - "Tea" - and Discussion
5:40 pm – 6:30 pm, Fri, Jun 9, 2023 - Lecture: Shuso Sue Oehser
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Jun 10, 2023 - Doanryo Training
11:45 am – 12:45 pm, Sat, Jun 10, 2023 - All-Sangha Work Day
All day, Sun, Jun 11, 2023 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Ron Nestor
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Jun 12, 2023 - In Person Shosan Ceremony with Abbot Hozan
5:40 pm – 6:30 pm, Fri, Jun 16, 2023 - Lecture: Abbot Hozan
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Jun 17, 2023 - Practice Period Dinner
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sat, Jun 17, 2023 - Board Meeting
9:00 am – 11:00 am, Sun, Jun 18, 2023 - Online Shosan Ceremony with Abbot Hozan (begins at 7:30)
7:30 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Jun 19, 2023 - Five-Day Sesshin (End Practice Period)
9:00 am – 10:00 am, Wed, Jun 21, 2023
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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.