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Discrete Moments of Awe at BZC

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.

No Talent Required! An Invitation from Your MCs

“If a no-talent show happens at BZC and no one’s around to see it…does it really happen?”

Zen Death Poems in the New Year, 2026

Thank you to everyone who shared your beautiful poetry with the sangha. Earlier this year, … Zen Death Poems in the New Year, 2026

BZC’s Updated Health & Wellness Policy

Here is our health and wellness policy for all visitors, updated for our current post covid-pandemic times while still prioritizing community care.

Befriending Zen Koans

Charlie Korin Pokorny on Zen koans and How is it to live with a question?

Our gratitude to you

Thanks to your incredible generosity! Through your support of our annual fundraiser, BZC will continue to offer dharma instruction, maintain Boundless Mind Temple, provide practice scholarships, and create the conditions where practice flourishes.

Share Your Zen Death Poem, 2026

Annual Zen Death Poem Practice: Reflect on impermanence through poetry. Listen to the Dharma talk, write your poem, and share with the sangha!

New: Rohatsu Sesshin Dharma Talks

Dharma talks from our December Rohatsu sesshin at Boundless Mind Temple are now being uploaded to the podcast feed.

Way Seeking Mind Talks

In the new year, we’re beginning a special event series in lieu of our regular Wednesday Dharma Share. Each Wednesday from January 14 through March 4, Jukai students will present Way-Seeking Mind talks as part of their preparation for receiving the Zen Buddhist precepts.