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Announcing BZC’s Summer Read: The Fire Inside

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This summer, we invite the Sangha to read together, The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde, Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad’s new book bringing James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and the Dharma into conversation.

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Final Days: BZC Art Auction & Artist Panel — July 11

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Our first-ever Art Auction Fundraiser is entering its final stretch. Since June 6, works generously … Final Days: BZC Art Auction & Artist Panel — July 11

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BZC Pride T-Shirts — and Join Us June 13!

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We’re excited to share that BZC Pride t-shirts are here — and there are still sizes left!

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Dhamma of Love & Justice: by Anna Sardar

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The contemplative and the engaged were never meant to be divided. Anna Sardar on Ambedkar’s Dhamma of Love and Justice.

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BZC at Brooklyn Pride: June Events

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This June, Brooklyn Zen Center joins the 30th annual Brooklyn Pride celebration with three opportunities … BZC at Brooklyn Pride: June Events

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Bead by Bead by Sara Lamm

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A reflection on Paula Arai’s retreat from sangha member Sara Lamm, in anticipation for Dr. Arai’s upcoming online class and in person retreat in June.

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Call for Artists: BZC Art Auction & Fundraiser

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Brooklyn Zen Center is hosting its first art auction and fundraiser, and we’re inviting sangha … Call for Artists: BZC Art Auction & Fundraiser

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A Day of Commitment: Jukai Ceremony Photos

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On March 22, 2026, our sangha gathered to witness something beautiful. Jukai is the ceremony … A Day of Commitment: Jukai Ceremony Photos

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Latest Podcast Episode: Interfaith dialogue with Rev. Mira Salwani

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Rev. Mira Salwani of The Riverside Church joins Sarah Dōjin Emerson for a beautiful interfaith conversation on engaged action as spiritual practice.

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Discrete Moments of Awe at BZC

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Dorotea Mendoza, is a writer, Zen practitioner, and one of the students who will receive the precepts at this month’s Jukai ceremony. We’re honored to share her words of reflection with you.

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