Charlie shares his favorite moment on retreat: three o’clock, when the morning has gone, the light has deepened, and the sangha sits down to tea. He reflects on silence, sympathetic joy, and why membership at BZC is an act of faith in not being alone.
Tori shares what it was like to step across the threshold as a newcomer, intimidated by the forms and the chanting, and how serving on the Shika Ryo and sitting in Wednesday night Dharma Shares deepened her connection.
Meet Dorotea and hear how BZC’s engaged programs have given her a place to bring her organizing work and her practice together.
For Week 3 we have Paul Medlyn – enjoy his story!
It’s week 2 of our Fall 2026 Membership Drive. This week, meet Mary!
As part of our Fall Membership Drive, we’re collecting reflections from sangha members on what practice and community at Brooklyn Zen Center means to them.