Week of Events
Sunday, March 15, 2026
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March 15, 2026 -Morning Service, Zazen, 49-day Service for Joe Zilvinskis
Morning Service, Zazen, 49-day Service for Joe Zilvinskis
Morning service and zazen. At 11 a.m., we will hold a 49-day service for Joe Zilvinskis, Toku Ellen Grapensteter's husband, followed by a reception in the Forman House. 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 16, 2026
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March 16, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 16, 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 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 17, 2026 -Short Morning Service, Zazen
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Featured March 17, 2026 -Featured Deep Presence Course
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
Deep Presence Course
How often are we really present for what is happening in any one moment? Distractibility interferes with our ability to listen, to focus, to respond, and to feel fully alive. Deep Presence is a 5-week course in the cultivation of attention without tension. With warmth and humor, Shinge Roshi, the Abbot of the Zen Center, … Continued
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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March 18, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 18, 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 19, 2026
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March 19, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 19, 2026 -Third Thursday Zazen with Dokusan/Individual Guidance-Newcomers Welcome
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
Third Thursday Zazen with Dokusan/Individual Guidance-Newcomers Welcome
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. After a short chanting ceremony in the Zendo, Shinge Roshi will offer dokusan (private interviews) to her students and Jika-shi Lauren Melnikow will offer individual guidance to newcomers who have … Continued
Friday, March 20, 2026
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March 20, 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 21, 2026
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March 21, 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