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!

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
Class

Recurrent

Befriending Zen Koans (Tuesdays, Feb 10–Mar 24)

Koans are short Zen dialogues that open inquiry into the heart of practice and awakening. Join us each week as we bring up koans for active discussion, offering and receiving support to meet the dynamic challenges of these stories, Zen practice, and our lives.

In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

March 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Full Moon Ceremony (Rescheduled from March 4)

An ancient ritual practiced since the time of Shakyamuni Buddha, this ceremony, 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.

In Person
Zazen (Meditation)
Boundless Mind Temple

March 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM

Shikantaza (Just Sitting) Saturday

Join our peer-led Shikantaza Saturday at Boundless Mind Temple - "just sitting" meditation in the Soto Zen tradition. Multiple zazen periods, arrive anytime.

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

March 14, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Community Service Project: Sandwich-make-a-thon for local community fridges

Following our regular Saturday Morning programming (rolling start around 1pm), let’s come together to prepare some delicious sandwiches, fight food insecurity and support our neighbors. The goal is to make 80 sandwiches and distribute them to Community Fridges.

In Person
Retreat
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Three-Day Sesshin with Jukai, March 20-22

Join this three-day meditation retreat and Jukai ceremony with BZC dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn.

In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

March 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Jukai Ceremony

Please join us, as this ceremony is a joyful occasion for the entire sangha. We witness and support these practitioners taking this meaningful step on their path. All are welcome! Please plan to arrive between 1:30 PM and 1:45 PM.

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 4, 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 instruction, meditation, chanting, service, as well as a dharma talk by Sarah Sensei. Childcare available from 9–11:15 AM.