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.

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In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Wednesday Dharma Share (In-Person | 7–8:30 PM ET)

** SCHEDULE CHANGES ** Wednesday Dharma Share will be on pause from November 26–March 4, resuming March 11. During this time, we have special programming: Dec 3 features a Special Gathering with Ian Case (More here), Dec 10 is the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, and from January 14 through March 4, Wednesday evenings will feature Way Seeking Mind talks by Jukai students. Additional pauses: Nov 26 (Thanksgiving), and Dec 17, 24, 31, Jan 7 (Winter Break).

Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Queer Dharma Share ( Online | First Monday | 7–8:30 PM ET)

On the first Monday of the month Dharma Teacher, Dawn Haney leads Queer Dharma Share

In Person
Online
Special Event
Boundless Mind Temple

December 6, 2025 | 10:25 AM - 12:45 PM

Open Members Meeting (zazen at 9:40 am)

Join us for an Open Members Meeting to discuss BZC's finances, survey results, and upcoming programs—registration required, with optional morning zazen period beforehand.

In Person
Sesshin (Retreat)
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Five-Day Rohatsu Sesshin (Dec 10–14)

Join us for this five-day in-person Rohatsu sesshin (meditation retreat) at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn with BZC’s dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny.

In Person
Online
Schedule change
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Winter Schedule: Dec 10–Jan 9

BZC's updated program schedule during the Winter Break.

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026

New Year’s Eve Temple Cleaning, Sit and Celebration

Join us for our annual New Year's Eve sit at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn. We will gather together to give the zendo a deep cleaning and then sit zazen together through the ringing of 108 bells to bring in the New Year.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

January 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Way-Seeking Mind Talks with Charlie Schneider and Cat Von Holt

Students preparing for jukai share personal and intimate explorations of what brought them to Zen practice, supported by the strength of sangha. All are welcome to attend and support these students as they embark on this journey.

In Person
Class
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Beginner’s Mind Experience (Jan 17, 24, Feb 7)

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 13.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

January 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Way-Seeking Mind Talks with Kyle Butler and Graham Schneider

Students preparing for jukai share personal and intimate explorations of what brought them to Zen practice, supported by the strength of sangha. All are welcome to attend and support these students as they embark on this journey.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

January 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Way-Seeking Mind Talks with Chetan Khanna and Mark Graham

Students preparing for jukai share personal and intimate explorations of what brought them to Zen practice, supported by the strength of sangha. All are welcome to attend and support these students as they embark on this journey.