Week of Events
Winter Sesshin (in-person and online)
Led by Shinge Roshi, Winter Sesshin will be offered both in person and online, Thursday, Jan 15, 7 p.m. to Sunday, Jan 18, 5 p.m. See below to choose in-person or online attendance. In-Person Attendance Note: Full-time attendance is strongly encouraged. If you cannot attend Thursday evening's opening ceremony and for at least two full … Continued
Sunday, January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026 -Morning service, dokusan, potluck lunch
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January 11, 2026 -Dharma Study
Morning service, dokusan, potluck lunch
Morning service chanting, kinhin (walking meditation), and zazen (seated meditation) In-Person Dokusan with Shinge Roshi or Individual Guidance with Jika-shi Lauren Melnikow Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 707 637 406 | Passcode: 242603 Chanting: ZCS Sutra Book
Dharma Study
Led by Shinge Roshi, Dharma Study is offered in-person and online via Zoom. Please click here for more information. <!-- Join Dharma Study on Zoom --> Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 919 1101 6889 | Passcode: 333999
Monday, January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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January 12, 2026 -Unstructured Meditation with Recitation of Heart Sutra (in-person only)
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Unstructured Meditation with Recitation of Heart Sutra (in-person only)
The Heart Sutra, translated from the Tibetan by Domo Geshe Rinpoche, will be read by Andy Hassinger, followed by unstructured silent sitting. You may adjust your position or do walking meditation on your own in the foyer or outside; you may stay for the entire two-hour period or leave when you need to do so, … Continued
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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January 13, 2026 -Short Morning Service, Zazen
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January 13, 2026 -Breathe, Stretch, Move Class (in-person only)
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January 13, 2026 -“Just Sitting”
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Short Morning Service, Zazen
Short morning service, zazen, ending with Metta Sutta chanting. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 622 175 686 | Passcode: 049393
Breathe, Stretch, Move Class (in-person only)
Prepare your mind and body before the 6 p.m. sitting on Tuesdays. This class is based on Aikido and Tai Chi principles. All are welcome; no prior experience is necessary. The class is offered by Kuushu Damir Jamsek, one of the Zen Center’s Dharma Teachers, who is also a martial arts master in Aikido and … Continued
“Just Sitting”
Two periods of zazen and walking meditation. Join Via Zoom | Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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January 14, 2026 -Online Introduction to Zen (register at least 3 days in advance)
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Online Introduction to Zen (register at least 3 days in advance)
Introductory instruction in Zen meditation, followed by meditation and an informal discussion, offered via Zoom. NOTE: Registration for each Wednesday class is required, no later than the Sunday night before. Send your name, confirming the class date, to: lauren@laurenann.net. If you miss the Sunday night deadline, we look forward to receiving your registration for any … Continued
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Friday, January 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
No events on this day.