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Sesshins held at ZCLA in 2010.

Compassionate Service for the Caregiver and the Dying April 16 (eve) - April 18 (3pm) CANCELLED

Residential Training Opportunity

Consider this rare opportunity to practice in an intentional community with a residential teacher. We have 30 residents living and practicing together while maintaining a life in individual apartments.

We currently have a generous studio apartment. Contact email Gessho Kumpf, or contact Dokai or Gemmon in the office at: info@zcla.org or (213) 387 -2351

 

The Collective Awakening and Wisdom Group (CAAW)

Invites to a meeting with

Sangha Members: March 7, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The Many Hands and Eyes CAAW Circle invites to a follow-up conversation about Roshi’s sabbatical in 2011.

Please read the memo Roshi sent (see below) or download it from the member’s website before the meeting and use the guiding questions to prepare yourself.

To download login to the membership site and then click here.

Movie night at ZCLA

Zen Film on Dogen Zenji

Friday, March 12, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In the Dharma Hall

Life and medieval times of Dogen Zenji, founder of the Zen Buddhist Soto school, fearless spiritual seeker, and eminent world philosopher. 

Everyone is   welcome. 

Spring Sesshin

March 25 eve. — 27, 2009

Led by Sensei Merle Kodo Boyd

Literally translated, sesshin means “to unify the mind.” It is an extended, silent retreat in which most of the normal schedule of the Center is set aside to allow for a more focused zazen practice, integrated with walking meditation, Face-to-Face meetings with a teacher, work practice, chanting, rest, oryoki meals, and talks.

Part time and full time participation is welcomed. Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities.

Also: We are looking for an assistant cook for whom Sesshin is free. If you are interested, please contact Gemmon in the office.

For schedule click here.

for fee structure click here.

for application click here.

2010 Annual Precepts & Jukai Series

Precept Series led by Sensei Pat Shingetsu Guzy

Jukai Series led by Senseis John Daishin Buksbazen and Raul Ensho Berge

For more information, dates and fees click here.  

Moshe YooWho Cohen, Master Sacred Mischief Artist Returns

Refreshing Clown: Ceremony and Ritual, An Improvisational Laboratory

Saturday, April 3, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The workshop will focus on creating ritual with humor using found objects, bells and flowers. The workshop will look to refresh clown energies and provide an avenue to explore the possibilities around clown, ceremony and ritual. This workshop is for  Zen practitioners and for Clown/Physical Comedy aficionados and practitioners.

Tuition: $40 for members; $60 nonmembers.

Moshe Cohen & Roshi Egyoku, Playing with the Zen Koan

Sunday, April 4, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Explore a new approach to koans as Roshi Egyoku and YooWho open up the intuitive along pathways involving Zen, Japanese Butoh Dance, Physical Theater and Humor. Tuition: $40.  

Combination package for both days: $50 for members; $70 nonmembers. 

For registration sign up or email the office.