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
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 6, 2026 – July 11, 2026

BZC Art Auction Fundraiser – June 6–July 11

We're excited to announce our first-ever art auction and fundraiser at Brooklyn Zen Center! Works donated by members of our Sangha community will be displayed  — a living exhibition for the community to experience, contemplate, and share together, visible to all who visit for programs, practice, and events. The show culminates in a Final Auction Celebration on Saturday, July 11th, with both in-person and online bidding.

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.

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.

In Person
Zazen (Meditation)
Boundless Mind Temple

July 18, 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
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