Sittings & Sesshins (City Center)

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If you are new to Zen practice, see For Beginners.

Upcoming dates for zazenkai, one-day sittings, sesshins, and zazen/forms instruction are listed at the bottom of this page.
 

Sittings

Beginner's Sitting
These sittings are for new students and those who wish to participate in a gentler schedule. They include sitting and walking meditation, lecture, discussion, and an opportunity for individual instruction. Recommended before doing a one-day sitting. Upcoming dates.

Half-day Sittings (Zazenkai)
These sittings are suitable for both beginners and experienced sitters. They include scheduled periods of sitting and walking, as well as instruction in posture, breath, and the mental disposition of experiencing whatever arises.

One-Day Sittings
One-day sittings offer traditional Soto Zen all-day meditation practice. Please review a typical one-day sitting schedule.
 

Sesshins

Sesshin means to collect the heart/mind. Participants spend 3, 5, or 7 days meditating, eating, and working in silence, devoting every aspect of the day to the realization of the Buddha Way.
 


Upcoming Sittings & Sesshins:
 

Saturday, Jul 26, 2025
Start Time Location Event
05:40 AM City Center Saturday One-Day Sitting, CC 7/26
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
Start Time Location Event
11:20 AM City Center Zendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction, CC 8/16
Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
Start Time Location Event
05:40 AM City Center Saturday One-Day Sitting, CC 8/23
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025
Start Time Location Event
05:40 AM City Center Saturday One-Day Sitting, CC 9/6
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
Start Time Location Event
05:40 AM City Center Saturday One-Day Sitting, CC 10/4
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025
Start Time Location Event
05:40 AM City Center Saturday One-Day Sitting, CC 11/8