Click the event for details and registration. Our events begin precisely on time, and doors will be locked five minutes before the event begins in order to foster an environment of supportive silence in the zendo (practice hall). Please plan to arrive at least ten minutes before the stated start time. Parking can be challenging in our neighborhood, so allow extra time for finding a parking space and walking to the center. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes—dark, quiet colors are best. Out of care for those with allergies, please avoid perfume or scented products.
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Five days of intensive Zen practice, led by Karin Ryuku Kempe and Geoff Baoku Keeton including zazen, dokusan, teisho, chanting, and oryoki-style vegetarian meals. Registration Sesshin cost is $225 for ZCD members and $275 for non-members, which includes a non-refundable $50 application fee. Participants may choose one of three options: in-person and stay overnight, in-person […]
The Queer Dharma group aims to deepen our intimate understanding of the oneness of Zen practice and queer life. Sittings are open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or who […]
Meeting in the Moment through Music and Dance In this group, we step into the unknown, with very little structure and no verbal language, for an hour and a half. We express ourselves and interact with each other through movement and sound, allowing ourselves to be guided by our intuition and our sensitivity to the […]
Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony and dokusan offered by Geoff Bouku Keeton (when available). This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on […]
Three 25-minute rounds of zazen with kinhin (walking meditation) between each round, ending with a brief closing ceremony. Dokusan/daisan will be offered when available. A talk and discussion may be […]