The Temple offers Introduction to Zen Meditation twice a month. Although we welcome newcomers at all of our services, these bi-monthly classes provide a more thorough explanation of the principles of Zen Buddhism and the practice of Zazen. They include detailed instruction for sitting meditation as practiced by the Soto Zen sect and a lecture on the basic principles of Zen Buddhism and how they relate to zazen. We follow this with a shortened meditation service suitable for first timers consisting of two periods of sitting meditation separated by one period of walking meditation. Following the service we serve tea and encourage participants to ask questions about Zen Buddhism and how to apply the teachings to their lives.
We will be discussing Opening the Hand of Thought: Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi.
We begin with Zazen at 6:00 p.m., followed by discussion at 6:40 p.m., both on Zoom.
We are holding a 4-day Sesshin starting on Wednesday, December 31 and ending Saturday, January 3.
This Sesshin is held at someone’s home and we ask that you have already attended a couple of one-day Sesshin before attempting this one. Meals and overnight accommodations will be provided. Please consider arranging your schedule now so you can attend as much as possible.
Please contact us if you would like to sign up or have any questions (email at info@zbtc.org).
We are holding a 4-day Sesshin starting on Wednesday, December 31 and ending Saturday, January 3.
This Sesshin is held at someone’s home and we ask that you have already attended a couple of one-day Sesshin before attempting this one. Meals and overnight accommodations will be provided. Please consider arranging your schedule now so you can attend as much as possible.
Please contact us if you would like to sign up or have any questions (email at info@zbtc.org).
We are holding a 4-day Sesshin starting on Wednesday, December 31 and ending Saturday, January 3.
This Sesshin is held at someone’s home and we ask that you have already attended a couple of one-day Sesshin before attempting this one. Meals and overnight accommodations will be provided. Please consider arranging your schedule now so you can attend as much as possible.
Please contact us if you would like to sign up or have any questions (email at info@zbtc.org).
Sesshin is a meditation retreat. You are welcome to attend any portion of the sesshin. For more details and schedule, please see our Sesshin page.
Please note: sesshin on Jan. 3, 2026 at the Temple will be shortened, beginning 12:30 p.m. and ending 6:30 p.m.
We are holding a 4-day Sesshin starting on Wednesday, December 31 and ending Saturday, January 3.
This Sesshin is held at someone’s home and we ask that you have already attended a couple of one-day Sesshin before attempting this one. Meals and overnight accommodations will be provided. Please consider arranging your schedule now so you can attend as much as possible.
Please contact us if you would like to sign up or have any questions (email at info@zbtc.org).
