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
Online
Retreat
Boundless Mind Temple

June 27, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

One Day Sit: Dhamma of Love and Justice, Practicing with B.R. Ambedkar as Engaged Buddhists Today

A day of sitting and walking meditation, dharma talk, and group reflection, exploring B.R. Ambedkar's approach to engaged Buddhist practice with Dhamma teacher and scholar Maitriveer Nagarjuna. Register by June 22.

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 (Wednesdays, July 8–29)

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
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

July 11, 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 Sarah Dōjin Emerson at 11:20 AM ET.

Online
Dharma Offering

Recurrent

DQT practice Sangha (formerly Queer Dharma Share)

On the Third Monday of the month, 7-8:30 PM ET Dharma Teacher, Dawn Haney leads Queer Dharma Share online. (New schedule — previously first Monday)

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

July 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

Online
Class

Recurrent

Opening New Forms and Approaches to Engaged Practice: B.R. Ambedkar and Navayāna Buddhism (Online Class, Sept-Oct)

What does it mean to take up Buddhist practice as an act of liberation for all beings? In this class we will explore the life, vision, and enduring legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who was an Indian jurist, philosopher, Buddhist teacher, and social reformer. Join this 6-week online class led by Dr. Santosh Raut to learn from the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, with guests William Edelglass, Rima Vesely-Flad, and Cornel West. Register by September 10.