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Jake Van Akkeren Lectures, Classes, and Dharma Talks

Talks given by Jake Van Akkeren since 2008 are on this page. You can stream or download talks as you prefer.

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Jake Van Akkeren: Home Home
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November 25, 2017 / Jake Van Akkeren
Jake Van Akkeren: Practice as Intimate Relationship
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April 18, 2015 / Jake Van Akkeren
Jake Van Akkeren: Sesshin 4
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June 22, 2013 / Jake Van Akkeren
Jake Van Akkeren: Joshu Wash Bowl 2
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June 1, 2013 / Jake Van Akkeren
Jake Van Akkeren: Joshu Wash Bowl 1
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May 18, 2013 / Jake Van Akkeren

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Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday Night Drop-in Sitting and Study
    7:10 pm – 9:00 pm, Wed, Oct 4, 2023

  • Class: What is a Good Life
    7:15 pm – 8:45 pm, Thu, Oct 5, 2023

  • Way Seeking Mind Talk: Sonia Tamez
    5:40 pm – 6:25 pm, Fri, Oct 6, 2023

  • Lecture: Abbot Hozan
    10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Oct 7, 2023

  • Half-Day Sitting 10/8
    8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Sun, Oct 8, 2023

  • Zendo Holiday - Informal Zazen
    8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Oct 9, 2023

  • Lecture: Gerry Oliva
    10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Oct 14, 2023

  • Way Seeking Mind Talk: Laurie Senauke
    8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Oct 16, 2023

  • Aspects Class: Genjo Koan
    7:15 pm – 8:45 pm, Thu, Oct 19, 2023

  • Lecture: Hannah Meara
    10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Oct 21, 2023

  • Way Seeking Mind Talk: Ellen Webb
    8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Oct 23, 2023

  • Lecture: Abbot Hozan
    10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Oct 28, 2023

  • Way Seeking Mind Talk: Susan Marvin
    8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Oct 30, 2023

Recent News

  • Aspects Sesshin October 14
  • Aspects of Practice Class
  • Special Guest Speaker from Japan September 22
  • What is a Good Life?
  • Beginners’ Sesshin October 1
  • One-Day Study Sesshin September 23
  • Interview with Paul Discoe
  • Sejiki—Feeding the Hungry Ghosts
  • Sangha Work Day
  • Dharma Transmissions

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A Soto Zen practice place led by Hozan Alan Senauke and founded by Shunryu Suzuki and Sojun Mel Weitsman

Affirmation of Welcome

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.

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