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Bead by Bead by Sara Lamm

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.

Call for Artists: BZC Art Auction & Fundraiser

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

A Day of Commitment: Jukai Ceremony Photos

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

Latest Podcast Episode: Interfaith dialogue with Rev. Mira Salwani

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

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?