Saturday, February 18
Generally at zen temples two periods of zazen are offered in the morning. We would like to extend this practice to the Saturday sangha.
Saturday, April 1st from 6am-5pm
Explore sitting with others in a full day of practice, including oryoki breakfast and lunch in the zendo.
One Day Meditation Retreat
Saturday, January 21st @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Whole of the Holy Life: A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
Sunday, March 5th @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai
Saturday, January 7 @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Mako Voelkel
A Dharma Talk by Rev. Dōshin Mako Voelkel
December 2nd - 9th
Coming together to support each other in cultivating this practice, we sit, walk, eat, work and listen in the intensive winter retreat known at Rohatsu.
Rohatsu Sesshin 2022
Saturday, November 11th - 13th
Join us for a weekend retreat with Dharma Talks on the Genjokoan and oryoki style meals in the zendo.
Weekend Meditation Retreat: Dogen’s Genjokoan
Saturday, October 22nd from 6am-5pm
Explore sitting with others in a full day of practice, including oryoki breakfast and lunch in the zendo.
One Day Meditation Retreat
Fall Practice Period: Oct 15th -Dec 10th
a rare and ideal opportunity for both beginners and experienced Zen practitioners to support each other in bringing zazen into daily life.
AZC Fall 2022 Practice Period: Peaceful Dwelling and Seeing Buddha
Saturday, September 3rd @ 8am–12 pm
Join us for a morning of silent, informal practice, in place of our regular Saturday morning program.
Saturday Zazenkai
Sunday, July 31st @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai – In-Person/Online
Saturday, July 16th from 8am-6pm
Join us for a one day retreat on forging a connection with joy and ease in practice led by Rev. Koji Acquaviva.
One-Day Meditation Retreat: Relaxing into the River of Joy
Sunday, June 5th @ 8am – 5pm
A day of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
One Day Zazenkai
Saturday, May 28 @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Rev. Mako Voelkel before her Stepping Down Ceremony.
What is Zen Practice Pt.3: Zen Stories: A Dharma Talk by Rev. Dōshin Mako Voelkel
Saturday, May 14th @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Rev. Daigan Gaither, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Not Always So: Zen and Grief, Loss, Transitions: A Dharma Talk by Daigan Gaither
Sunday, May 8th @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai – In-Person/Online
Saturday, April 16 @ 10:15 am
Join us for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Rev. Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
A Dharma Talk by Rev. Dōshin Mako Voelkel
Saturday, March 12 @ 10:15 am
Join us in person and online for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Doshin Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel – In-Person at AZC/Online
Saturday, March 5 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
The Ox-Herding Pictures: A Dharma Talk by Kyoshin Wendy Lewis
Saturday, February 19 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Doshin Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
No Coming, No Going: A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel
Sunday, April 3rd @ 8am–12 pm
A morning of informal practice with zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), and basic instruction, with no formal lecture or service.
Sunday Zazenkai – In-Person/Online
Saturday, November 20 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Doshin Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
Dana Paramita and Buddha Nature A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel
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Saturday, September 18 @10:00 am
Join us in our Online Zendo for a Dharma Talk by Head Teacher Doshin Mako Voelkel, a part of our regular Saturday morning program.
“When You are You, Zen Becomes Zen” A Dharma Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel
Fall Practice Period: Oct 13th -Dec 11th
Join us for an 8-week Practice Period on the Lion's Roar of Queen Śrīmālādevī.
AZC Fall 2021 Practice Period: Queen Śrīmālādevī on Buddha Nature
Friday, September 24rd - Sunday, September 26th
Kokyo Henkel will be leading a 3-day retreat on Contemplations to Kindle Devotion for Practice