Through monthly contributions, BZC members lay the foundation upon which we support our programs and operations. Membership reflects a vital and engaged community base. It’s a ceremony of dana (generosity) that nourishes our sangha: a quiet, powerful force for compassion, engagement, and peace in the world.
Members receive:
- Lower rates for retreats, workshops, events, and classes in our Equitable Pricing Model (members of at least three months)
- Quarterly updates on Brooklyn Zen Center’s finances, Board decisions, and leadership announcements
- Invitations to sangha meetings to discuss strategic plans and budgets
- Opportunity to participate in the Ancestral Heart weekly schedule
Membership is expected of those who:
- Meet regularly with teachers and practice leaders in dokusan (practice discussion)
- Regularly attend sesshins (retreats)
Membership is required of those who:
- Request a formal teacher-student relationship
- Receive Jukai, the Bodhisattva Precepts
- Apply for residential stays at Ancestral Heart Temple (members of at least three months)
Details
All membership contributions are tax-deductible
Membership payments will be charged automatically each month
To cancel membership, please give at least one week of notice
Email david@brooklynzen.org with any questions