Overview of Zen services

The Temple offers a variety of services to the local and online community. Everyone is welcome. All services are open to everyone at any time. You do not need to be a member of the Sangha to attend.

Zazen

We offer two Zazen services each week (see weekly schedule below).
To learn more, please visit our Zazen services page.

Meditation retreats (sesshin)

We hold two meditation retreats (sesshin) per month, one in person and one virtual.
To learn more, please visit our Sesshin page.

Dharma discussions

We offer two online Dharma Discussions per month with readings from classical and contemporary Buddhist literature and conversation facilitated by an instructor.
To learn more, please visit our Dharma discussion page.

Buddhist holidays

We also present special services on Buddhist holidays, with extra chanting and a formal Dharma talk by one of our priests.
To learn more, please visit our Buddhist holidays page.

Zazen

Newcomers are welcome at every service. We will provide meditation instructions at the beginning of each service, and an attendant will provide guidance for the simple rituals involved in a Zen service.

Our weekly schedule is as follows:
Day
Time
In-person
Online
Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Yes
Yes
Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Yes
No
Please arrive at least five minutes early for Sunday and Wednesday services to get settled before we begin.

To learn more about how to do Zazen, please visit our Meditation instructions page.