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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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.

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.

Online
Special Offering

June 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

At the Threshold: a four part series on Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy (Panel 1)

The first in a four-part series titled, At the Threshold — this online panel focuses on the growing field of Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy, stewarded by practitioners and rooted in the teachings. Come to explore what Eco-Chaplaincy means, how it is practiced through a Buddhist lens, and what it offers in times of ecological transition. With Nikayla Jefferson, Kirsten Rudestam, Shoshana Perry and Binuta Sudhakaran. Registration deadline extended to June 2, 12PM ET / 9AM PT.

In Person
Special Offering

Recurrent

BZC Members Meetings: Co-Creating Our 2026/27 Budget

The BZC Board is inviting members to help shape the budget for 2026/27 through a series of open conversations with the Finance, Development, and Programs committees. Together, the sangha will workshop proposals and bring BZC's vision in line with its resources.

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

June 6, 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 guest teachers, Chodo Robert Campbell and Koshin Paley Ellison at 11:20 AM ET.

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.

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ZenChella: A Benefit Concert for BZC

Join the sangha in celebrating the beginning of summer outside in the BMT courtyard. Members of the sangha will perform a handful of short musical offerings in a picnic-style setting.

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
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).