August 1, 2026

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.

August 24, 2026 7:30 am

BZC’s online morning meditation sessions are open to the public and is offered Monday through Friday starting at 7:30 AM EST.

August 26, 2026 7:00 pm

Join us in welcoming guest teacher, Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad for special discussion on her book, The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde, as part of BZC's 2026 Summer Read.

August 28, 2026

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.

September 12, 2026 9:30 am

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

September 12, 2026 1:30 pm

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.

September 13, 2026 10:00 am

Join this 6-week online class led by Dr. Santosh Raut to learn from the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, with guests Cornel West, Rima Vesely-Flad, and William Edelglass. Register by September 10.

September 13, 2026 1:30 pm

The White and Awakening Monthly Sangha will meet on the second Sunday of each month from 1:30–3:00 PM ET beginning January 11, 2026.  This group is a joint offering of East Bay Meditation Center and Brooklyn Zen Center and facilitated by Crystal Johnson, Sarah Dōjin Emerson, Heather Lear, and Kitsy Schoen.

September 16, 2026

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.

September 16, 2026 7:00 pm

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

September 19, 2026 9:00 am

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.

September 21, 2026 7:00 pm

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)

September 26, 2026 9:00 am

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

September 30, 2026 7:00 pm

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.

October 3, 2026 9:00 am

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.

October 7, 2026 7:00 pm

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.

October 10, 2026 9:00 am

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.

October 14, 2026 7:00 pm

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.

October 17, 2026 9:30 am

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

October 21, 2026 7:00 pm

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.

October 24, 2026 9:30 am

Join us for our Saturday morning program at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, which will include meditation, service, as well as a dharma talk at 11:20 AM ET

October 28, 2026 7:00 pm

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.

October 30, 2026

Join this three-day meditation retreat with BZC dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn.

November 4, 2026 7:00 pm

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.

November 7, 2026 9:30 am

Join us for our Saturday morning program at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, which will include meditation, service, as well as a dharma talk at 11:20 AM ET

November 11, 2026 7:00 pm

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.

November 13, 2026

A 2-day workshop on Buddhist Healthy Boundaries. More info soon!

November 18, 2026 7:00 pm

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.

November 21, 2026 9:30 am

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

November 25, 2026 7:00 pm

BZC's updated program schedule during November & December holiday breaks and Rohatsu Sesshin.

December 2, 2026 7:00 pm

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.

December 9, 2026 8:00 am

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.

December 31, 2026 9:00 pm

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.