All meetings and events are open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Please note that all event times are listed in Pacific Standard Time. Join us!
All events are listed as occurring online through 2021, but we hope to begin meeting in person again by the summer.
After we start meeting in person we will continue to offer the opportunity to join our regular practice events virtually.
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Calendar of Events
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Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
2 events,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
2 events,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
2 events,
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Saturday morning practice online. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
Saturday Sangha Meeting – ONLINE
Saturday Sangha Meeting – ONLINE
Domyo and other Sangha members stay after Saturday morning zazen for personal check-ins about our practice lives. Click here for information about Saturday morning practice and how to connect! Saturday Zen Practice Schedule Just Sitting: 8:30 - 9:30am Sangha Meeting: 9:30-10:30am
2 events,
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice: Online via Zoom Because of Covid-19, we are holding our Sunday practice online until further notice. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
Dharma Talk – ONLINE
Dharma Talk – ONLINE
Note: The Dharma Talks will be online for now. Click here for the online Sunday schedule and info on how to connect via Zoom. Sunday 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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tuesday Practice: ONLINE
Tuesday Practice: ONLINE
Tuesday Practice: Online via Zoom For information about the book we are studying and a study schedule please visit our Tuesday Evening Study page by clicking here. To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Tuesday practice online. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us! […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
2 events,
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Saturday morning practice online. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
Saturday Sangha Meeting – ONLINE
Saturday Sangha Meeting – ONLINE
Domyo and other Sangha members stay after Saturday morning zazen for personal check-ins about our practice lives. Click here for information about Saturday morning practice and how to connect! Saturday Zen Practice Schedule Just Sitting: 8:30 - 9:30am Sangha Meeting: 9:30-10:30am
2 events,
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice: Online via Zoom Because of Covid-19, we are holding our Sunday practice online until further notice. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
Dharma Talk – ONLINE
Dharma Talk – ONLINE
Note: The Dharma Talks will be online for now. Click here for the online Sunday schedule and info on how to connect via Zoom. Sunday 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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tuesday Practice: ONLINE
Tuesday Practice: ONLINE
Tuesday Practice: Online via Zoom For information about the book we are studying and a study schedule please visit our Tuesday Evening Study page by clicking here. To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Tuesday practice online. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us! […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
3 events,
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Saturday morning practice online. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
Saturday Sangha Meeting – ONLINE
Saturday Sangha Meeting – ONLINE
Domyo and other Sangha members stay after Saturday morning zazen for personal check-ins about our practice lives. Click here for information about Saturday morning practice and how to connect! Saturday Zen Practice Schedule Just Sitting: 8:30 - 9:30am Sangha Meeting: 9:30-10:30am
BWZ Monthly Book Group – ONLINE
BWZ Monthly Book Group – ONLINE
This is a small, student-led reading group which focuses on Zen or Buddhist books. If you're interested in joining, please contact Domyo: info@brightwayzen.org To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Book Group online. Click here for instructions on how to join us!
2 events,
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice: Online via Zoom Because of Covid-19, we are holding our Sunday practice online until further notice. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
Dharma Talk – ONLINE
Dharma Talk – ONLINE
Note: The Dharma Talks will be online for now. Click here for the online Sunday schedule and info on how to connect via Zoom. Sunday 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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tuesday Practice: ONLINE
Tuesday Practice: ONLINE
Tuesday Practice: Online via Zoom For information about the book we are studying and a study schedule please visit our Tuesday Evening Study page by clicking here. To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Tuesday practice online. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us! […]
2 events,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
BWZ Board Meeting
BWZ Board Meeting
BWZ Board Meeting BWZ board meetings are open to the public except for an executive session at the beginning, which is usually short. Once they join the meeting, guests have 10 minutes to speak, and then may observe the board address its agenda. A draft agenda will be posted here, in the calendar description, a […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
2 events,
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Saturday morning practice online. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
One-Day Retreat – ONLINE
One-Day Retreat – ONLINE
A Zen retreat can be a life-changing experience. At a retreat we pay mindful attention throughout the day to our meditation, our breath, chanting, silent work, and a silent meal. We slow down, but in the midst of discipline, our minds and bodies have a chance to catch up with each other. Bright Way […]
2 events,
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice: Online via Zoom Because of Covid-19, we are holding our Sunday practice online until further notice. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
Dharma Talk – ONLINE
Dharma Talk – ONLINE
Note: The Dharma Talks will be online for now. Click here for the online Sunday schedule and info on how to connect via Zoom. Sunday 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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tuesday Practice: ONLINE
Tuesday Practice: ONLINE
Tuesday Practice: Online via Zoom For information about the book we are studying and a study schedule please visit our Tuesday Evening Study page by clicking here. To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Tuesday practice online. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us! […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
1 event,
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Online – Zazen & Chanting Practice
Click here for detailed instructions on how to download the free Zoom app and connect. Joining us for morning zazen & chanting? Click HERE for a copy of our chants. Schedule Feel free to join or leave at any time. Five minutes early – Meeting available on Zoom First 25 minutes – Zazen […]
2 events,
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Just Sitting – ONLINE
Saturday "Just Sitting:" Online via Zoom, 8:30-9:30am To help slow the spread of Covid-19, we will hold our Saturday morning practice online. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
Saturday Sangha Meeting – ONLINE
Saturday Sangha Meeting – ONLINE
Domyo and other Sangha members stay after Saturday morning zazen for personal check-ins about our practice lives. Click here for information about Saturday morning practice and how to connect! Saturday Zen Practice Schedule Just Sitting: 8:30 - 9:30am Sangha Meeting: 9:30-10:30am
2 events,
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice – ONLINE
Sunday Practice: Online via Zoom Because of Covid-19, we are holding our Sunday practice online until further notice. Click here for a schedule and instructions for how to join us!
Discussion Led by Sangha Member – James Gregg
Discussion Led by Sangha Member – James Gregg
Really Practicing "The Practice" - one of my main challenges (and maybe everyone else's too), and therefore my main focus, is nyohō: bringing the practice to bear on the mundanities of everyday life. It's one thing to set intentions on the cushion, but how does it actually manifest when the kids are fighting, the laundry's […]