Events

You can find the latest information on BZC’s upcoming zazen schedule, retreats, classes, workshops, and other offerings here. Use the filters on the left to sort by location and event type, or use the calendar to see events on a given day. Click on any event for more information and to register.

For information on engaged practice groups, please see here and contact the groups directly for details on their offerings.

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Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Fall Ango: Liberating Response—9/16–12/13

This Fall, Brooklyn Zen Center is gathering for Ango or Practice Period — a traditional Buddhist practice period rooted in the ancient custom of monastics settling in one place for a season of intensive, collective practice.

Online
Zazen (Meditation)

Recurrent

Online Morning Meditation—Mon–Fri

BZC’s online morning meditation sessions are open to the public and is offered Monday through Friday starting at 7:30 AM EST.

Online
Dharma Offering

Recurrent

Dharma Queer & Trans Sangha

On the Third Monday of the month, 7-8:30 PM ET Dharma Teacher, Dawn Haney leads Queer Dharma Share online. (New schedule — previously first Monday)

In Person
Retreat
Boundless Mind Temple

September 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

One-Day In-Person Sit

Join us for an all day meditation retreat with Dharma Teacher and Zen Priest Sarah Dōjin Emerson. Register by Sept 23.

Online
Class

Recurrent

B.R. Ambedkar and Navayāna Buddhism: Caste, Liberation, & Engaged Practice —9/13–10/25

Join this 6-week online class led by Dr. Santosh Raut to learn from the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, with guests Cornel West, Rima Vesely-Flad, and William Edelglass. Register by September 10.

Online
Special Offering

September 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

At the Threshold: a four part series on Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy (Panel 3)

This September gathering brings Nikayla Jefferson into conversation with Rebecca O. Johnson — exploring her decades of work as a social justice and engaged Buddhist teacher, advocate, and on-the-ground organizer across the U.S., and the relationship between climate justice, equity, and Buddhist spiritual care.

In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

September 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday Dharma Share

Wednesday evenings provide a chance for the Sangha to gather in person for a more informal, interactive setting and explore our lives of Zen practice. We begin zazen, followed by both small and large group discussions facilitated by Dharma Teachers, senior students, and guest speakers.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

October 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Saturday Morning Program with Rev. Doyeon Park

Join us for our Saturday morning program at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, which will include zazen instruction, service, as well as a dharma talk by visiting teacher, Rev. Doyeon Park at 11:20 AM ET.

In Person
Class
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Beginner’s Mind: A Four-Week Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—October 3–24

Join us for a four-week class for newcomers to Zen practice at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, with BZC senior students, Andrew Harris and Paul Medlyn. Register by October 1.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

October 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Saturday Morning Program

Join us for our in-person Saturday morning meditation program at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, which will include zazen, service, and a dharma talk by Sarah Dōjin Emerson at 11:20 AM ET.