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
Zazen (Meditation)
Millerton Zendo

January 6, 2024 10:00 am

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!

In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

January 8, 2025 7:00 pm

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

Join us Wednesday evenings at Boundless Mind Temple for a more informal, interactive setting and explore our lives of Zen practice. We begin with 15 minutes of zazen (seated meditation), followed by both small and large group discussions facilitated by Dharma Teachers, senior students, and occasional guest speakers.

Online
Dharma Offering

September 10, 2025

Fall Practice Focus: Sila (Ethics) Paramita and the Precepts

Join our Fall Practice Focus on Buddhist Ethics (Sila Paramita) and the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts. Weekly teacher reflections via email, Dharma talks, and meditation retreats exploring ethical Buddhist practice from September through December.

In Person
Sesshin (Retreat)
Boundless Mind Temple

October 24, 2025 7:00 am

Three-Day In-Person Sesshin (October 24–26)

Join us for this 3-day in-person sesshin at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn with BZC's dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny.

Online
Zazen (Meditation)

October 27, 2025 7:30 am

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

October 28, 2025 7:00 pm

ZEN! History, Teachings, Practices (Sept 23–Nov 25)

From September 23 through November 25 for ten Tuesday nights we will enter into a conversation about the historical development of Zen in China, Korea and Japan, including traditional mythological narratives and more recent academic findings. Taught by Soto Zen Priest, Scholar, and Dharma Teacher, Charlie Korin Pokorny.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

November 1, 2025 9:00 am

Saturday Morning Program: Remembrance Ceremony

Join us for our in-person Saturday morning program at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, which will include zazen instruction, seated and walking meditation, service and a special Remembrance Ceremony at 11:20 AM. 

Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

November 3, 2025 7:00 pm

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

Join us the first Monday of the month online Queer Dharma Share, led by Dharma Teacher, Dawn Haney

In Person
Dharma Offering

November 5, 2025 7:00 pm

Full Moon Ceremony

Full Moon Ceremony replaces Wednesday dharma share this month—join us at 7:00 PM ET at Boundless Mind Temple for zazen, ceremony, and sangha practice (no registration required).

In Person
Zazen (Meditation)
Boundless Mind Temple

November 8, 2025 9:00 am

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

November 15, 2025 9:00 am

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 EST.

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

November 22, 2025 8:30 am

Sangha Day: Connecting, Healing & Cultivating Joy

This Sangha Day, we will practice 'open space technology'—a self-organizing format we learned from the Branching Streams Gathering. This approach allows us to collectively shape the day around what matters most to us in the moment.

In Person
Online
Zazen (Meditation)
Boundless Mind Temple

December 6, 2025 9:00 am

SAVE THE DATE – Open Members Meeting

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
Boundless Mind Temple

December 10, 2025 8:00 am

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.