Week of Events
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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March 8, 2026 -49-day Service for Noritake Roshi, Zazen, Dokusan
49-day Service for Noritake Roshi, Zazen, Dokusan
In lieu of morning service we will hold a 49-day ceremony for Noritake Roshi followed by zazen and in-person dokusan. Please bring white socks or tabi and a KN-95 mask. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 707 637 406 | Passcode: 242603 Chanting: ZCS Sutra Book
Monday, March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 9, 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, March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 10, 2026 -Short Morning Service, Zazen
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March 10, 2026 -Breathe, Stretch, Move Class (in-person only)
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March 10, 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, March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 11, 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, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 12, 2026 -Zazen-Newcomers Welcome and Soen Roshi’s Commemoration
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
Zazen-Newcomers Welcome and Soen Roshi’s Commemoration
Zazen and instruction for first-time visitors and anyone new to meditation. Arrive at the front door of the Forman House (main building) by 5:50 pm. Zazen and kinhin (walking meditation) in the zendo until 8 p.m. At 6 p.m. in the zendo, we will have a commemoration ceremony for Soen Roshi, Shinge Roshi's dharma grandfather. … Continued
Friday, March 13, 2026
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March 13, 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
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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March 14, 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