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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Zazen (Meditation)

July 27, 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

July 29, 2026 7:00 pm

Befriending Zen Koans (Wednesdays, July 8–29)

Koans are short Zen dialogues that open inquiry into the heart of practice and awakening. Join us each week as we bring up koans for active discussion, offering and receiving support to meet the dynamic challenges of these stories, Zen practice, and our lives.

Online
Dharma Offering

August 17, 2026 7:00 pm

DQT practice Sangha (formerly 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)

Online
Dharma Offering

August 26, 2026 7:00 pm

BZC Summer Read: The Fire Inside with Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad

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.

In Person
Online
Dharma Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

September 12, 2026 9:30 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 Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny at 11:20 AM ET

Online
Class

September 13, 2026 10:00 am

Opening New Forms and Approaches to Engaged Practice: B.R. Ambedkar and Navayāna Buddhism (Sept 13-Oct 25)

What does it mean to take up Buddhist practice as an act of liberation for all beings? In this class we will explore the life, vision, and enduring legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who was an Indian jurist, philosopher, Buddhist teacher, and social reformer. Join this 6-week online class led by Dr. Santosh Raut to learn from the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, with guests William Edelglass, Rima Vesely-Flad, and Cornel West. Register by September 10.