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
Zazen (Meditation)
Millerton Zendo

January 6, 2024 10:00 am

Update on Millerton Zendo

As Brooklyn Zen Center is moving to consolidate its operations in Brooklyn, the Millerton Zendo sangha has responded by forming an independent community called Mountain Colors Zen. They will continue their practice under the guidance of Tova Green, a dharma-transmitted teacher from San Francisco Zen Center and former Branching Streams director. With support from a new fiscal sponsor and a major donor, they have secured their space and will continue offering regular sits and guest teacher dharma talks. You can stay connected by requesting to join the Millerton Zendo Community Listserv.

In Person
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

March 18, 2026 7:00 pm

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

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 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.

In Person
Special Offering

May 13, 2026 6:30 pm

BZC Members Meetings: Co-Creating Our 2026/27 Budget

The BZC Board is inviting members to help shape the budget for 2026/27 through a series of open conversations with the Finance, Development, and Programs committees. Together, the sangha will workshop proposals and bring BZC's vision in line with its resources.

Online
Zazen (Meditation)

May 14, 2026 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

May 14, 2026 7:00 pm

Healing Rituals in Zen (Thursdays, May 7–28)

A four-part online exploration of healing rituals and ceremonies in Zen Buddhist practice and community. Led by Dr. Paula Arai, Rev. Duncan Ryuken Williams, Sarah Dōjin Emerson, and Charlie Korin Pokorny, this series examines what makes rituals healing—both historically within Zen tradition and in contemporary practice.

In Person
Online
Retreat
Boundless Mind Temple

May 16, 2026 9:00 am

One-Day In-Person Sit

Join us for an all day meditation retreat with Dharma Teacher and Zen Priest Sarah Dōjin Emerson. Register by May 13.

Online
Dharma Offering

May 18, 2026 7:00 pm

Queer Dharma Share

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)

Schedule change
Boundless Mind Temple

May 23, 2026

CLOSURE: Saturday Morning Program Update – No Session on May 23, 2026

Please note that there will be NO Saturday Morning Program at Boundless Mind Temple on May 23, 2026 due to Memorial Day Weekend.

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

May 30, 2026 9:30 am

Work Practice Day

Join us for a one-day Work Practice Retreat at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn! Register by May 28.

Online
Special Offering

June 2, 2026 7:00 pm

At the Threshold: a four part series on Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy (Part 1)

The first in a four-part series titled, At the Threshold — this online panel focuses on the growing field of Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy, stewarded by practitioners and rooted in the teachings. Come to explore what Eco-Chaplaincy means, how it is practiced through a Buddhist lens, and what it offers in times of ecological transition. With Nikayla Jefferson, Kirsten Rudestam, Shoshana Perry and Binuta Sudhakaran.

Online
Dharma Offering

June 4, 2026 7:00 pm

Parent/Caregiver Sangha

Online sangha for parents and caregivers exploring dharma with Sarah Dōjin Emerson. Thursdays monthly, 7-8:15 PM ET.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 6, 2026 9:00 am

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 guest teachers, Chodo Robert Campbell and Koshin Paley Ellison at 11:20 AM ET.

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 6, 2026 1:00 pm

BZC Art Auction Fundraiser

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
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 6, 2026 2:00 pm

ZenChella: A Benefit Concert for BZC

Join the sangha in celebrating the beginning of summer outside in the BMT courtyard. Members of the sangha will perform a handful of short musical offerings in a picnic-style setting.

Online
Dharma Offering

June 7, 2026 9:30 am

Undoing Patriarchy Monthly Sangha (First Sundays)

A monthly online group of Zen practitioners, conditioned as or identifying as men, exploring patriarchy’s effects on us and our communities and repairing the damage patriarchy has done to everyone along the gender spectrum. Meeting on the first Sunday of each month, at 9:30 AM ET on Zoom.

In Person
Online
Retreat
Boundless Mind Temple

June 12, 2026

Creating Zen Healing Rituals Together (June 12–14)

Join us for a special three day healing rituals and meditation retreat with guest instructor, Dr. Paula Arai, and BZC Dharma Teacher and Zen Priest Sarah Dōjin Emerson. Register by June 8.

Online
Dharma Offering

June 14, 2026 1:30 pm

White and Awakening Monthly Sangha (Second Sundays)

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.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 20, 2026 9:00 am

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
Online
Retreat
Boundless Mind Temple

June 27, 2026 9:30 am

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.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

July 11, 2026 9:00 am

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 guest teacher, Willie Mukei Smith of The Village Zendo at 11:20 AM ET.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

July 25, 2026 9:00 am

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