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.
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Week of Events
Annual Precept Study Classes 2021: 11-Class Series
Annual Precept Study Classes 2021: 11-Class Series
Annual Precept Study 2021: 11-Class Series Our annual study of the Buddhist moral precepts is led by senior students. It culminates in our annual precept ceremony on June 27th where people who completed precept study can formally become Zen Buddhists. Click here to learn more about the Zen Bodhisattva Precepts, practicing with the precepts in our […]
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 […]
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 […]
Precept Study Group 2021: 11 Meetings
Precept Study Group 2021: 11 Meetings
Precept Study Group: 11 Meetings We study the Buddhist moral precepts every year (click here for information on our 2021 Tuesday class series on the topic). Click here to learn more about the Zen Bodhisattva Precepts, practicing with the precepts in our lineage, and other suggested study texts. For those who want additional time to discuss […]
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 […]
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!
One-Day Retreat – In Person & Online
One-Day Retreat – In Person & 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 […]
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 […]