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

Sunday Morning Program

Join us for the Sunday morning program at the Millerton Zendo in the town of Millerton, NY. You are welcome to come to all or just part of the program schedule. All are welcome, no previous meditation experience necessary!

In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Wednesday Dharma Share (In-Person | 7–8:30 PM ET)

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 with 15 minutes of zazen (seated meditation), followed by both small and large group discussions facilitated by Dharma Teachers, senior students, and occasional guest speakers.

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 (April 22 & 29)

Join us for Way Seeking Mind Talks, with Sarah Sensei (DATE TBD) and Charlie Sensei on April 29th, as each shares their personal journey of practice and awakening.

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.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

April 25, 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

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

May 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Buddha’s Birthday & Baby Blessing Ceremony 

Join us to celebrate Sangha Day and Buddha's Birthday with zazen, kinhin, altar-offering craft, Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony, followed by a picnic! Childcare provided during meditation program. All ages welcome!

Online
Dharma Offering

Recurrent

Undoing Patriarchy Monthly Sangha (First Sundays)

A monthly online group of Zen practitioners, conditioned as or identifying as men, exploring patriarchy’s effects on us and our communities and repairing the damage patriarchy has done to everyone along the gender spectrum. Meeting on the first Sunday of each month, at 9:30 AM ET on Zoom.

In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

May 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Full Moon Ceremony

This ceremony is an ancient ritual practiced since the time of Shakyamuni Buddha where we come together as a sangha to give voice to our aspirations, renew our agreements to live in harmony, and offer gratitude to our teachers. Arrive by 6:45 PM at Boundless Mind Temple for zazen, ceremony, and sangha practice.

Online
Class

Recurrent

Healing Rituals in Zen (Thursdays, May 7–28)

A four-part online exploration of healing rituals and ceremonies in Zen Buddhist practice and community. Led by Dr. Paula Arai, Rev. Duncan Ryuken Williams, Sarah Dōjin Emerson, and Charlie Korin Pokorny, this series examines what makes rituals healing—both historically within Zen tradition and in contemporary practice.