All meetings and events are open to the public unless otherwise indicated.
Some events are open to in-person participation, please check the event listing and our COVID updates page for more info.
You can also join us online by Zoom: Online Practice page.
Please note that all event times are listed in PACIFIC TIME. Click here for a handy Time Zone Converter.
Bright Way Zen Staff: Click here for the Staffing Spreadsheet, and here for staffing Google calendar.
Calendar of Events
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Sunday Practice
Sunday Practice
On Sunday mornings we begin at 9:30am with a 30-minute traditional Soto Zen chanting service that includes bowing. Participate or observe as you feel comfortable, or arrive by 10am for zazen. We sit for two 25-minutes periods with 10 minutes of walking meditation in between (from 10-11am). Click here for the Sunday Schedule. Join Us […]
Dharma Talk
Dharma Talk
On most Sundays we have a Dharma Talk that lasts about 30 minutes, followed by questions and discussion. Unless a guest teacher is indicated, the talk is usually given by our guiding teacher, Domyo. The Dharma Talk follows the morning practice schedule of Chanting, Zazen, and Kinhin which begins at 9:30am. Click here for the full […]
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Tuesday Evening Practice
Tuesday Evening Practice
On Tuesday evenings we recite a short Zen teaching and sit zazen. After a short break, Domyo or a senior student presents a teaching, and then we have a discussion. It isn’t necessary to have read or studied ahead of time. View our upcoming schedule of Tuesday evening study topics. Click here for the Tuesday […]
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Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am. We meet online Saturday mornings to sit zazen together. After sitting all are welcome to join the Saturday Sangha meeting as well. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
2 events,
Sunday Practice
Sunday Practice
On Sunday mornings we begin at 9:30am with a 30-minute traditional Soto Zen chanting service that includes bowing. Participate or observe as you feel comfortable, or arrive by 10am for zazen. We sit for two 25-minutes periods with 10 minutes of walking meditation in between (from 10-11am). Click here for the Sunday Schedule. Join Us […]
Dharma Talk
Dharma Talk
On most Sundays we have a Dharma Talk that lasts about 30 minutes, followed by questions and discussion. Unless a guest teacher is indicated, the talk is usually given by our guiding teacher, Domyo. The Dharma Talk follows the morning practice schedule of Chanting, Zazen, and Kinhin which begins at 9:30am. Click here for the full […]
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1 event,
Tuesday Evening Practice
Tuesday Evening Practice
On Tuesday evenings we recite a short Zen teaching and sit zazen. After a short break, Domyo or a senior student presents a teaching, and then we have a discussion. It isn’t necessary to have read or studied ahead of time. View our upcoming schedule of Tuesday evening study topics. Click here for the Tuesday […]
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0 events,
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1 event,
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am. We meet online Saturday mornings to sit zazen together. After sitting all are welcome to join the Saturday Sangha meeting as well. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
2 events,
Sunday Practice
Sunday Practice
On Sunday mornings we begin at 9:30am with a 30-minute traditional Soto Zen chanting service that includes bowing. Participate or observe as you feel comfortable, or arrive by 10am for zazen. We sit for two 25-minutes periods with 10 minutes of walking meditation in between (from 10-11am). Click here for the Sunday Schedule. Join Us […]
Dharma Talk
Dharma Talk
On most Sundays we have a Dharma Talk that lasts about 30 minutes, followed by questions and discussion. Unless a guest teacher is indicated, the talk is usually given by our guiding teacher, Domyo. The Dharma Talk follows the morning practice schedule of Chanting, Zazen, and Kinhin which begins at 9:30am. Click here for the full […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tuesday Evening Practice
Tuesday Evening Practice
On Tuesday evenings we recite a short Zen teaching and sit zazen. After a short break, Domyo or a senior student presents a teaching, and then we have a discussion. It isn’t necessary to have read or studied ahead of time. View our upcoming schedule of Tuesday evening study topics. Click here for the Tuesday […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am. We meet online Saturday mornings to sit zazen together. After sitting all are welcome to join the Saturday Sangha meeting as well. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
2 events,
Sunday Practice
Sunday Practice
On Sunday mornings we begin at 9:30am with a 30-minute traditional Soto Zen chanting service that includes bowing. Participate or observe as you feel comfortable, or arrive by 10am for zazen. We sit for two 25-minutes periods with 10 minutes of walking meditation in between (from 10-11am). Click here for the Sunday Schedule. Join Us […]
Dharma Talk
Dharma Talk
On most Sundays we have a Dharma Talk that lasts about 30 minutes, followed by questions and discussion. Unless a guest teacher is indicated, the talk is usually given by our guiding teacher, Domyo. The Dharma Talk follows the morning practice schedule of Chanting, Zazen, and Kinhin which begins at 9:30am. Click here for the full […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tuesday Evening Practice
Tuesday Evening Practice
On Tuesday evenings we recite a short Zen teaching and sit zazen. After a short break, Domyo or a senior student presents a teaching, and then we have a discussion. It isn’t necessary to have read or studied ahead of time. View our upcoming schedule of Tuesday evening study topics. Click here for the Tuesday […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am. We meet online Saturday mornings to sit zazen together. After sitting all are welcome to join the Saturday Sangha meeting as well. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
2 events,
Sunday Practice
Sunday Practice
On Sunday mornings we begin at 9:30am with a 30-minute traditional Soto Zen chanting service that includes bowing. Participate or observe as you feel comfortable, or arrive by 10am for zazen. We sit for two 25-minutes periods with 10 minutes of walking meditation in between (from 10-11am). Click here for the Sunday Schedule. Join Us […]
Dharma Talk
Dharma Talk
On most Sundays we have a Dharma Talk that lasts about 30 minutes, followed by questions and discussion. Unless a guest teacher is indicated, the talk is usually given by our guiding teacher, Domyo. The Dharma Talk follows the morning practice schedule of Chanting, Zazen, and Kinhin which begins at 9:30am. Click here for the full […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tuesday Evening Practice
Tuesday Evening Practice
On Tuesday evenings we recite a short Zen teaching and sit zazen. After a short break, Domyo or a senior student presents a teaching, and then we have a discussion. It isn’t necessary to have read or studied ahead of time. View our upcoming schedule of Tuesday evening study topics. Click here for the Tuesday […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am. We meet online Saturday mornings to sit zazen together. After sitting all are welcome to join the Saturday Sangha meeting as well. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
2 events,
Sunday Practice
Sunday Practice
On Sunday mornings we begin at 9:30am with a 30-minute traditional Soto Zen chanting service that includes bowing. Participate or observe as you feel comfortable, or arrive by 10am for zazen. We sit for two 25-minutes periods with 10 minutes of walking meditation in between (from 10-11am). Click here for the Sunday Schedule. Join Us […]
Dharma Talk
Dharma Talk
On most Sundays we have a Dharma Talk that lasts about 30 minutes, followed by questions and discussion. Unless a guest teacher is indicated, the talk is usually given by our guiding teacher, Domyo. The Dharma Talk follows the morning practice schedule of Chanting, Zazen, and Kinhin which begins at 9:30am. Click here for the full […]