Events in November 2020
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Monday Morning Open Discussion Monday Morning Open Discussion
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Mon, Nov 2, 2020We are resuming our monthly open discussion program:
7:30 am: zazen
8:00 am: anyone can raise a topic for discussion
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Election Day Open Sitting Election Day Open Sitting
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Tue, Nov 3, 2020You are invited to come to BZC’s online zendo throughout Election day. People can join as they are able and come and go as they wish. When possible, join during kinhin or the start of a zazen period. During breaks, the zendo will remain open.
There are periods of zazen, walking meditation, open discussion, and breaks.
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Wednesday Night Drop In - Zazen and Study Wednesday Night Drop In - Zazen and Study
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Wed, Nov 4, 2020Our longstanding Wednesday night drop in group continues in the Online Zendo!
7:00: Zazen
7:30: Reading and discussionThe group is currently led by BZC Practice Leader Gerry Oliva; join us!
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914
Passcode: bzc -
Group Dokusan with Sojun Roshi Group Dokusan with Sojun Roshi
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Thu, Nov 5, 2020Sojun-Roshi is offering this open Group Dokusan, with 8-9 students. He will be setting the tone with a short introductory talk, and then invite the questioners. All are welcome to listen in on these Dharma exchanges.
To join, please enter BZC’s Online Zendo
Dial-in (audio only): call 408 638 0968
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914More info, email Gary: gartim@gmail.com
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Lecture: Sojun Roshi Lecture: Sojun Roshi
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Sat, Nov 7, 2020Saturday Program Link (ie, Online Zendo)
- 9:45 am: zazen
- 10:15 am: lecture and discussion
- We’ll end around 11:15 am
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914
Passcode: bzc -
Young East Bay Zen Meet Up Young East Bay Zen Meet Up
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Sun, Nov 8, 2020"YEBZ" at Berkeley Zen Center invites younger practitioners and beginners to join us in open discussion groups about Zen Buddhism, meditation, and developing a personal practice. Our aim is to cultivate “Kalyana Mitta,” spiritual friendship, to provide members with the opportunity to meet others in their age group and similar situations to support each other in bringing Zen practice more fully into our daily lives.
The group meets on in the Online Zendo on some Sundays.
For more information, check out our YEBZ page.
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Way-Seeking Mind Talk: Dan Harden Way-Seeking Mind Talk: Dan Harden
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Mon, Nov 9, 2020There will be a Zoom student talk in the online zendo right after a shorter period of zazen:
7:30 am: zazen
8:00 am: way-seeking mind talk
What is a "way-seeking mind" talk? See below.
Way-Seeking Mind at Berkeley Zen Center
“Way-Seeking Mind” talks by practitioners at Berkeley Zen Center have been a regular event on Monday mornings for more than thirty years. Each of us came to Zen practice as a seeker, with a spirit of inquiry. Each of us arrives at BZC from our own diverse backgrounds—social, familial, educational, religious, and so on. The idea of our way-seeking mind talks is for students to share how it is that they came to practice. Each person tells his or her own story in a unique way that often blends autobiography, spiritual biography, and the practice questions that each of us is engaged with.
The talks are by invitation, and last about twenty-five minutes, including time for presentation and short question & answer period. For newer students, this is a chance to meet and hear those we are sitting with. Those invited to talk have been sitting steadily at BZC; for them it is an opportunity to tell their story and be seen and heard. One of the teachers or senior students is available for advice in shaping one's talk, should that be useful.
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Wednesday Night Drop In - Zazen and Study Wednesday Night Drop In - Zazen and Study
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Wed, Nov 11, 2020Our longstanding Wednesday night drop in group continues in the Online Zendo!
7:00: Zazen
7:30: Reading and discussionThe group is currently led by BZC Practice Leader Gerry Oliva; join us!
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914
Passcode: bzc -
Young East Bay Zen Meet Up Young East Bay Zen Meet Up
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Thu, Nov 12, 2020"YEBZ" at Berkeley Zen Center invites younger practitioners and beginners to join us in open discussion groups about Zen Buddhism, meditation, and developing a personal practice. Our aim is to cultivate “Kalyana Mitta,” spiritual friendship, to provide members with the opportunity to meet others in their age group and similar situations to support each other in bringing Zen practice more fully into our daily lives.
The group meets on in the Online Zendo on Thursdays when there isn't Group Dokusan, from 6:30 to 7:30 (right after evening zazen).
For more information, check out our YEBZ page.
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Lecture: Hozan Alan Senauke Lecture: Hozan Alan Senauke
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Sat, Nov 14, 2020Saturday Program Link (ie, Online Zendo)
- 9:45 am: zazen
- 10:15 am: lecture and discussion
- We’ll end around 11:15 am
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914
Passcode: bzcYoung East Bay Zen Meet Up Young East Bay Zen Meet Up
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Sat, Nov 14, 2020"YEBZ" at Berkeley Zen Center invites younger practitioners and beginners to join us in open discussion groups about Zen Buddhism, meditation, and developing a personal practice. Our aim is to cultivate “Kalyana Mitta,” spiritual friendship, to provide members with the opportunity to meet others in their age group and similar situations to support each other in bringing Zen practice more fully into our daily lives.
This meeting will be a Dharma group with guest teacher Hozan Alan Senauke on "We should not stick to Rules or Words too much."
You can join using this link.
For more information, check out our YEBZ page.
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Jizo Ceremony to Heal Grief Jizo Ceremony to Heal Grief
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Sun, Nov 15, 2020In this simple ceremony, we quietly work together to make a small garment or token to dress Jizo on his journey, and write our wishes for our loved one or the circumstance. We will offer these in a simple ceremony we create together.
This year, the ceremony will be conducted by BZC priests Ryushin Andrea Thach and Hannah Meara. For more information, please click here.
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Way-Seeking Mind Talk: David Gill Way-Seeking Mind Talk: David Gill
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Mon, Nov 16, 2020There will be a Zoom student talk in the online zendo right after a shorter period of zazen:
7:30 am: zazen
8:00 am: way-seeking mind talk
What is a "way-seeking mind" talk? See below.
Way-Seeking Mind at Berkeley Zen Center
“Way-Seeking Mind” talks by practitioners at Berkeley Zen Center have been a regular event on Monday mornings for more than thirty years. Each of us came to Zen practice as a seeker, with a spirit of inquiry. Each of us arrives at BZC from our own diverse backgrounds—social, familial, educational, religious, and so on. The idea of our way-seeking mind talks is for students to share how it is that they came to practice. Each person tells his or her own story in a unique way that often blends autobiography, spiritual biography, and the practice questions that each of us is engaged with.
The talks are by invitation, and last about twenty-five minutes, including time for presentation and short question & answer period. For newer students, this is a chance to meet and hear those we are sitting with. Those invited to talk have been sitting steadily at BZC; for them it is an opportunity to tell their story and be seen and heard. One of the teachers or senior students is available for advice in shaping one's talk, should that be useful.
Buddhist Women Ancestors Guiding the Way Buddhist Women Ancestors Guiding the Way
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Mon, Nov 16, 2020Please join Karen DeCotis, Laurie Senauke, and Susan Marvin for a4 week class on the women ancestors, with a focus on how theyencourage us to continue to practice and awaken together in thesechallenging times. We will read and discuss stories that offer theinspiration of their presence in our very own lives. -
Tuesday Evenings With Hozan Alan Tuesday Evenings With Hozan Alan
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Tue, Nov 17, 2020A safe and informal setting where up to 8 people at a time can meet — to express their interests, questions, and concerns, and talk among ourselves about things that concern us all: the continuity and shape of Suzuki Roshi and Sojun’s practice, our sense and needs from the BZC community, and the state of our ever-changing world.
Click here for more information
To sign up:
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Wednesday Night Drop In - Zazen and Study Wednesday Night Drop In - Zazen and Study
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Wed, Nov 18, 2020Our longstanding Wednesday night drop in group continues in the Online Zendo!
7:00: Zazen
7:30: Reading and discussionThe group is currently led by BZC Practice Leader Gerry Oliva; join us!
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914
Passcode: bzc -
Group Dokusan with Sojun Roshi Group Dokusan with Sojun Roshi
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Thu, Nov 19, 2020Sojun-Roshi is offering this open Group Dokusan, with 8-9 students. He will be setting the tone with a short introductory talk, and then invite the questioners. All are welcome to listen in on these Dharma exchanges.
To join, please enter BZC’s Online Zendo
Dial-in (audio only): call 408 638 0968
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914More info, email Gary: gartim@gmail.com
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Sesshin on Zoom Sesshin on Zoom
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Sat, Nov 21, 2020BZC will offer a virtual sesshin on Saturday, Nov. 21. This virtual sesshin will begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. and will include zazen, kinhin, service, a dharma talk, and a work period. Lunch will be on your own. Gerry Oliva will lead and Mary Beth Lamb will direct this sesshin. If this will be your first sesshin or if you have questions, please contact the sesshin director at sesshindirectorbzc@gmail.com. To sign up, please fill out the Sesshin Sign Up Form by Wednesday, Nov. 18.
The suggested sesshin donation is $15, or whatever you can afford. Mail a check to the BZC Office Manager at 1931 Russell St., Berkeley, CA 94703, or pay through the BZC website by going to the Generosity page and clicking the “Sits/Classes” tab. Please consider a donation to Berkeley Zen Center above the suggested fee to help us maintain our practice through the current crisis.
Lecture: Gerry Oliva Lecture: Gerry Oliva
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Sat, Nov 21, 2020Saturday Program Link (ie, Online Zendo)
- 9:45 am: zazen
- 10:15 am: lecture and discussion
- We’ll end around 11:15 am
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914
Passcode: bzc -
Young East Bay Zen Dharma Study Young East Bay Zen Dharma Study
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Sun, Nov 22, 2020This monthly gathering meets on in the Online Zendo for study and discussion.
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Way-Seeking Mind Talk: Sue Oehser Way-Seeking Mind Talk: Sue Oehser
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Mon, Nov 23, 2020There will be a Zoom student talk in the online zendo right after a shorter period of zazen:
7:30 am: zazen
8:00 am: way-seeking mind talk
What is a "way-seeking mind" talk? See below.
Way-Seeking Mind at Berkeley Zen Center
“Way-Seeking Mind” talks by practitioners at Berkeley Zen Center have been a regular event on Monday mornings for more than thirty years. Each of us came to Zen practice as a seeker, with a spirit of inquiry. Each of us arrives at BZC from our own diverse backgrounds—social, familial, educational, religious, and so on. The idea of our way-seeking mind talks is for students to share how it is that they came to practice. Each person tells his or her own story in a unique way that often blends autobiography, spiritual biography, and the practice questions that each of us is engaged with.
The talks are by invitation, and last about twenty-five minutes, including time for presentation and short question & answer period. For newer students, this is a chance to meet and hear those we are sitting with. Those invited to talk have been sitting steadily at BZC; for them it is an opportunity to tell their story and be seen and heard. One of the teachers or senior students is available for advice in shaping one's talk, should that be useful.
Buddhist Women Ancestors Guiding the Way Buddhist Women Ancestors Guiding the Way
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Mon, Nov 23, 2020Please join Karen DeCotis, Laurie Senauke, and Susan Marvin for a4 week class on the women ancestors, with a focus on how theyencourage us to continue to practice and awaken together in thesechallenging times. We will read and discuss stories that offer theinspiration of their presence in our very own lives. -
Wednesday Night Drop In - Zazen and Study Wednesday Night Drop In - Zazen and Study
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Wed, Nov 25, 2020Our longstanding Wednesday night drop in group continues in the Online Zendo!
7:00: Zazen
7:30: Reading and discussionThe group is currently led by BZC Practice Leader Gerry Oliva; join us!
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914
Passcode: bzc -
Thanksgiving Day Zazen Thanksgiving Day Zazen
All day
Thu, Nov 26, 2020The zendo will be open for zazen on Thanksgiving at the usual times: 5:40 am, 7:30 am, and 5:40 pm.
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Lecture: Laurie Senauke Lecture: Laurie Senauke
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Sat, Nov 28, 2020Saturday Program Link (ie, Online Zendo)
- 9:45 am: zazen
- 10:15 am: lecture and discussion
- We’ll end around 11:15 am
Meeting ID: 657 798 2914
Passcode: bzc -
Way-Seeking Mind Talk: Nancy Suib Way-Seeking Mind Talk: Nancy Suib
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Mon, Nov 30, 2020There will be a Zoom student talk in the online zendo right after a shorter period of zazen:
7:30 am: zazen
8:00 am: way-seeking mind talk
What is a "way-seeking mind" talk? See below.
Way-Seeking Mind at Berkeley Zen Center
“Way-Seeking Mind” talks by practitioners at Berkeley Zen Center have been a regular event on Monday mornings for more than thirty years. Each of us came to Zen practice as a seeker, with a spirit of inquiry. Each of us arrives at BZC from our own diverse backgrounds—social, familial, educational, religious, and so on. The idea of our way-seeking mind talks is for students to share how it is that they came to practice. Each person tells his or her own story in a unique way that often blends autobiography, spiritual biography, and the practice questions that each of us is engaged with.
The talks are by invitation, and last about twenty-five minutes, including time for presentation and short question & answer period. For newer students, this is a chance to meet and hear those we are sitting with. Those invited to talk have been sitting steadily at BZC; for them it is an opportunity to tell their story and be seen and heard. One of the teachers or senior students is available for advice in shaping one's talk, should that be useful.
Buddhist Women Ancestors Guiding the Way Buddhist Women Ancestors Guiding the Way
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Mon, Nov 30, 2020Please join Karen DeCotis, Laurie Senauke, and Susan Marvin for a4 week class on the women ancestors, with a focus on how theyencourage us to continue to practice and awaken together in thesechallenging times. We will read and discuss stories that offer theinspiration of their presence in our very own lives.