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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Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Program Updates —Summer Pause

We’re grateful to sangha members, teachers, and staff for offering chances to practice and gather together during the break. Here is what's on and what's not during BZC's Summer pause.

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Undoing Racism: Community Organizing Workshop—8/28–8/30

A 3-day humanistic process exploring racialization, socialization, and power in the U.S., with tools for community organizing. Led by PISAB (People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond). Hosted at Brooklyn Zen Center.

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Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

September 12, 2026 | 9:30 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

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

September 12, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Governance Committee Meeting

BZC's Governance Committee and Board will share updates on organizational structure, followed by open dialogue about the transition to a more sangha-led model.

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Online
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Fall Ango: Liberating Response—9/16–12/13

This Fall, Brooklyn Zen Center is gathering for Ango or Practice Period — a traditional Buddhist practice period rooted in the ancient custom of monastics settling in one place for a season of intensive, collective practice.

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

September 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Ango Opening Ceremony

Join us to open Fall 2026 Ango, Liberating Response: Engaged Zen Practice In Our Selves and in the World.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

September 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Saturday Morning Program with Konjin Gaelyn Godwin, Roshi

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 guest teacher, Konjin Gaelyn Godwin, Roshi at 11:20 AM ET.

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Online
Retreat
Boundless Mind Temple

September 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

One-Day In-Person Sit

Join us for an all day meditation retreat with Dharma Teacher and Zen Priest Sarah Dōjin Emerson. Register by Sept 23.

In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

Recurrent

Wednesday Dharma Share

Wednesday evenings provide a chance for the Sangha to gather in person for a more informal, interactive setting and explore our lives of Zen practice. We begin zazen, followed by both small and large group discussions facilitated by Dharma Teachers, senior students, and guest speakers.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

October 3, 2026 | 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 ET.