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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Events: June 14th, 2026

In Person
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 6, 2026 1:00 pm

BZC Art Auction Fundraiser – July 11 Finale

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
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. Registration deadline extended to June 10!

In Person
Online
Special Offering
Boundless Mind Temple

June 13, 2026

Undoing Racism: Community Organizing Workshop (Aug 28–30)

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.

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.