2024 BZC Calendar of Events (Updated 4.17.24 )
Events in July 2024
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Open Discussion Open Discussion
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Mon, Jul 1, 2024 -
Drop-in Sitting and Study Group Drop-in Sitting and Study Group
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Wed, Jul 3, 2024The Drop-in Sitting and Study Group meets weekly from 7:10 to 9:30 PM on Wednesdays. It
includes a 35-minute period of zazen meditation in the Zendo, followed by an hour of reading and
discussion, tea and refreshments in the Community Room. The group particularly
welcomes newcomers to Zen Buddhist practice or folks new to the Berkeley Zen Center. It also provides an
opportunity for practitioners to sit and study together on an ongoing basis. We meet every Wednesday
except for the five-day Spring Practice Period sesshin (retreat) in June, the annual seven-day Buddha’s
Enlightenment sesshin in December and during the two-week interim period during the December
holidays. We also maintain a Google group to share reading materials we are studying, announce other
BZC events and issues related to logistics.The group is facilitated by a BZC Priest, Ikushin Gerry Oliva.
Gerry can be contacted at gryoliva@gmail.com for further information. -
Zendo Holiday Zendo Holiday
All day
Thu, Jul 4, 2024 -
Founders' Ceremony Founders' Ceremony
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Fri, Jul 5, 2024WSM Talk: Judy Bertelsen WSM Talk: Judy Bertelsen
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Fri, Jul 5, 2024 – Sat, Jul 6, 2024 -
WSM Talk: Judy Bertelsen WSM Talk: Judy Bertelsen
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Fri, Jul 5, 2024 – Sat, Jul 6, 2024Dharma Talk: Sue Oehser Dharma Talk: Sue Oehser
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Sat, Jul 6, 2024 -
Half-day Sitting Half-day Sitting
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Sun, Jul 7, 2024Sunday, July 7, we will have a half-day sitting from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Suggested donation is $10. To sign up or to ask any questions, please contact the director, Gary Artim, at gartim@gmail.com.
Bodhisavtva Ceremony Bodhisavtva Ceremony
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Sun, Jul 7, 2024 -
WSM Talk: Jeremiah Holland WSM Talk: Jeremiah Holland
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Mon, Jul 8, 2024 -
Drop-in Sitting and Study Group Drop-in Sitting and Study Group
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Wed, Jul 10, 2024The Drop-in Sitting and Study Group meets weekly from 7:10 to 9:30 PM on Wednesdays. It
includes a 35-minute period of zazen meditation in the Zendo, followed by an hour of reading and
discussion, tea and refreshments in the Community Room. The group particularly
welcomes newcomers to Zen Buddhist practice or folks new to the Berkeley Zen Center. It also provides an
opportunity for practitioners to sit and study together on an ongoing basis. We meet every Wednesday
except for the five-day Spring Practice Period sesshin (retreat) in June, the annual seven-day Buddha’s
Enlightenment sesshin in December and during the two-week interim period during the December
holidays. We also maintain a Google group to share reading materials we are studying, announce other
BZC events and issues related to logistics.The group is facilitated by a BZC Priest, Ikushin Gerry Oliva.
Gerry can be contacted at gryoliva@gmail.com for further information. -
Dharma Talk: Laurie Senauke Dharma Talk: Laurie Senauke
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 -
WSM Talk: Juliayn Coleman WSM Talk: Juliayn Coleman
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Mon, Jul 15, 2024 -
Drop-in Sitting and Study Group Drop-in Sitting and Study Group
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024The Drop-in Sitting and Study Group meets weekly from 7:10 to 9:30 PM on Wednesdays. It
includes a 35-minute period of zazen meditation in the Zendo, followed by an hour of reading and
discussion, tea and refreshments in the Community Room. The group particularly
welcomes newcomers to Zen Buddhist practice or folks new to the Berkeley Zen Center. It also provides an
opportunity for practitioners to sit and study together on an ongoing basis. We meet every Wednesday
except for the five-day Spring Practice Period sesshin (retreat) in June, the annual seven-day Buddha’s
Enlightenment sesshin in December and during the two-week interim period during the December
holidays. We also maintain a Google group to share reading materials we are studying, announce other
BZC events and issues related to logistics.The group is facilitated by a BZC Priest, Ikushin Gerry Oliva.
Gerry can be contacted at gryoliva@gmail.com for further information. -
Bodhisattva Ceremony Bodhisattva Ceremony
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024Dharma Talk: Carol Paul Dharma Talk: Carol Paul
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 -
Zazenkai (Just Sitting Day) Zazenkai (Just Sitting Day)
All day
Sun, Jul 21, 2024Board Meeting Board Meeting
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Sun, Jul 21, 2024 -
WSM Talk: Jeff Taylor WSM Talk: Jeff Taylor
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 -
Drop-in Sitting and Study Group Drop-in Sitting and Study Group
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Wed, Jul 24, 2024The Drop-in Sitting and Study Group meets weekly from 7:10 to 9:30 PM on Wednesdays. It
includes a 35-minute period of zazen meditation in the Zendo, followed by an hour of reading and
discussion, tea and refreshments in the Community Room. The group particularly
welcomes newcomers to Zen Buddhist practice or folks new to the Berkeley Zen Center. It also provides an
opportunity for practitioners to sit and study together on an ongoing basis. We meet every Wednesday
except for the five-day Spring Practice Period sesshin (retreat) in June, the annual seven-day Buddha’s
Enlightenment sesshin in December and during the two-week interim period during the December
holidays. We also maintain a Google group to share reading materials we are studying, announce other
BZC events and issues related to logistics.The group is facilitated by a BZC Priest, Ikushin Gerry Oliva.
Gerry can be contacted at gryoliva@gmail.com for further information. -
Home Leaving Ceremony for Ron Nestor Home Leaving Ceremony for Ron Nestor
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 -
Board Meeting Board Meeting
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Sun, Jul 28, 2024 -
WSM Talk: Nick Robinson WSM Talk: Nick Robinson
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Mon, Jul 29, 2024 -
Drop-in Sitting and Study Group Drop-in Sitting and Study Group
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024The Drop-in Sitting and Study Group meets weekly from 7:10 to 9:30 PM on Wednesdays. It
includes a 35-minute period of zazen meditation in the Zendo, followed by an hour of reading and
discussion, tea and refreshments in the Community Room. The group particularly
welcomes newcomers to Zen Buddhist practice or folks new to the Berkeley Zen Center. It also provides an
opportunity for practitioners to sit and study together on an ongoing basis. We meet every Wednesday
except for the five-day Spring Practice Period sesshin (retreat) in June, the annual seven-day Buddha’s
Enlightenment sesshin in December and during the two-week interim period during the December
holidays. We also maintain a Google group to share reading materials we are studying, announce other
BZC events and issues related to logistics.The group is facilitated by a BZC Priest, Ikushin Gerry Oliva.
Gerry can be contacted at gryoliva@gmail.com for further information.