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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In Person
Zazen (Meditation)
Millerton Zendo

Recurrent

Update on Millerton Zendo

As Brooklyn Zen Center is moving to consolidate its operations in Brooklyn, the Millerton Zendo sangha has responded by forming an independent community called Mountain Colors Zen. They will continue their practice under the guidance of Tova Green, a dharma-transmitted teacher from San Francisco Zen Center and former Branching Streams director. With support from a new fiscal sponsor and a major donor, they have secured their space and will continue offering regular sits and guest teacher dharma talks. You can stay connected by requesting to join the Millerton Zendo Community Listserv.

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 6, 2026 – July 11, 2026

BZC Art Auction Fundraiser – June 6–July 11

We're excited to announce our first-ever art auction and fundraiser at Brooklyn Zen Center! Works donated by members of our Sangha community will be displayed  — a living exhibition for the community to experience, contemplate, and share together, visible to all who visit for programs, practice, and events. The show culminates in a Final Auction Celebration on Saturday, July 11th, with both in-person and online bidding.

Pinned Event
Online
Zazen (Meditation)

Recurrent

Online Morning Meditation (Monday–Friday)

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

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Way-Seeking Mind Talks with Sarah Sensei & Charlie Sensei (June 10 & 24)

Join us for Way Seeking Mind Talks with Charlie Sensei (June 10) and Sarah Sensei (June 24).

In Person
Online
Retreat
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Creating Zen Healing Rituals Together (June 12–14)

Join us for a special three day healing rituals and meditation retreat with guest instructor, Dr. Paula Arai, and BZC Dharma Teacher and Zen Priest Sarah Dōjin Emerson. Registration deadline extended to June 10!

In Person
Special Offering
Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade

June 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Invitation to practice with Pride: BZC at the Brooklyn Twilight Pride Parade

An invitation to practice with pride at the Brooklyn Twilight Pride Parade from Sarah, Dawn and the DQT practice Sangha (=Dharma Queer and Trans Sangha, formerly Queer Dharma Share)

Online
Dharma Offering

Recurrent

White and Awakening Monthly Sangha (Second Sundays)

The White and Awakening Monthly Sangha will meet on the second Sunday of each month from 1:30–3:00 PM ET beginning January 11, 2026.  This group is a joint offering of East Bay Meditation Center and Brooklyn Zen Center and facilitated by Crystal Johnson, Sarah Dōjin Emerson, Heather Lear, and Kitsy Schoen.

Online
Dharma Offering

Recurrent

DQT practice Sangha (formerly Queer Dharma Share)

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
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Saturday Morning Program

Join us for our Saturday morning program at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, which will include meditation, service, as well as a dharma talk by Charlie Korin Pokorny at 11:20 AM ET

Online
Dharma Offering

Recurrent

Parent/Caregiver Sangha

Online sangha for parents and caregivers exploring dharma with Sarah Dōjin Emerson. Thursdays monthly, 7-8:15 PM ET.