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Special Gathering with Ian Case – December 3rd

Please join us on Wednesday, December 3rd, 7PM at Boundless Mind Temple for a special gathering with Ian Case. This event will take place in place of our regular Wednesday night dharma share.

Rohatsu Sesshin by Paul Medlyn

This month, sangha member Paul Medlyn shares a reflection on Rohatsu Sesshin, our intensive five-day meditation retreat held in early December. “Rohatsu” means “eighth day of the twelfth month” and refers to Bodhi Day, commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment.

Online Parent Practice Group Returns Oct 16 with Sarah Dōjin Emerson

For those who follow the way amidst toys on the floor, Brooklyn Zen Center’s Parent/Caregiver Practice Group is back.

In-Between Places: Welcoming Rev. Duncan Ryuken Williams

Ahead of his visit to BZC, Duncan Ryuken Wililiams, author of American Sutra and founder of the Ireichō project, shares these words with our sangha.

Welcome Anna!

We are delighted to welcome Anna Sardar as the new Program Director of Brooklyn Zen Center! Anna is excited to support the variety of suchness each of our members brings into our shared practice life, both online and in person, at Brooklyn Zen.

Does the planet need saving?

A message from Kyle Butler, BZC Member on climate justice and the dharma.

How might exploring Zen’s myths and complex history fortify our practice?

An interview on learning about Zen history with BZC Dharma Teacher and Soto Zen Priest and Scholar, Charlie Korin Pokorny.

Coming into balance.

A fall preview on the practice of balance, from BZC Dharma Teacher and Zen Priest Sarah Dōjin Emerson

Sangha Jewels – We Thank You!

Our 2025 Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser is now complete. Thank you to our incredible community of supporters! We’d like to share the results and what it means for our sangha going forward.