7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.

Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454

Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.

Fee: By donation

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Join Monterey Bay Zen Center as we cross the threshold into 2025 with zazen, service, readings, aspirations and light fare.

(Closing time may vary.)

Details HERE.

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.

Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454

Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.

Fee: By donation

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Zazen instruction will be held at the Carl Cherry Center only in-person. All are welcome.

Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.

Schedule:

Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.

Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.

“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji

The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.

In-person only

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.

Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454

Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.

Fee: By donation

“You should know that this (zazen) is the complete path of the buddha-dharma, and nothing can compare to it. “
---Dogen Zenji

A zazenkai, literally meaning “to come together for meditation,” is a Zen Buddhist sitting meditation retreat that is less intensive and of shorter duration than sesshin. These sittings are suitable for both beginners and experienced sitters. The schedule will include sitting meditation (zazen), walking meditation, (kinhin) a short talk and closing service.

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.

Schedule:

Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.

Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.

“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji

The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.

In-person only

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.

Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454

Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.

Fee: By donation

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.

Schedule:

Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.

Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.

“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji

The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.

In-person only

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.

Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454

Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.

Fee: By donation

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.

Schedule:

Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.

Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.

“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji

The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.

In-person only

7:15-7:55 Sitting
7:50-8:30 Chanting

Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.

Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454