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
Sesshin (Retreat)
Watershed Retreat Center

January 4, 2025 – January 26, 2025

Residential Practice Intensive, January 4-26

This will be BZC's first ever residential practice intensive, taking place just over three weeks next January at Ancestral Heart Temple and the Watershed Retreat Center. The residential practice intensive will be led by Guiding Teacher, Soshin Teah Strozer.

In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

In-Person Dharma Share (2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM)

Join us at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn on the 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday evenings for the BZC Dharma Shares—a time for the Sangha community to gather in a less formal, more interactive setting to talk about our life of Zen practice. 

In Person
Class
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Beginner’s Mind (Jan 11–Feb 1)

Join us for a four-week class for newcomers to Zen practice at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, with BZC guiding teachers, Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny. Register by January 8.

Online
Zazen (Meditation)

Recurrent

Online Weekly Meditation (Monday–Friday)

BZC’s online weekly meditation schedule is open to the public at all times and is offered Monday through Friday starting at 7:30 AM EST.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

January 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Saturday Morning Program

Join us for our in-person Saturday morning program at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, which will include zazen, service, and a dharma talk with Charlie Korin Pokorny.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

January 25, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Saturday Morning Program: Zen Tradition of Death Poems in the New Year

Join us for our in-person Saturday morning program at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, which will include zazen, service, and a special dharma talk on the Zen Tradition of Death Poems in the New Year by Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

February 1, 2025 | 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 EST. Childcare will NOT be available this week. It is rescheduled to February 8.

Online
Class

Recurrent

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Join this online class where we will turn to Shakyamuni Buddha’s teaching on the four foundations of mindfulness. Led by Kidō Ian Case and Camille Shigetsu Goodison. Delivered online, over six Tuesdays. Register by February 3.

Online
Dharma Offering

Recurrent

Online Dharma Share (1st & 3rd Wednesdays)

Join us online on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 PM EST for the BZC dharma shares—a time for the Sangha community to gather in a less formal, more interactive setting to talk about our life of Zen practice. 

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

February 8, 2025 | 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 zazen, service, as well as a dharma talk by Jefre Cantu. Childcare will be available from 9 to 11:15 AM.