Special Retreats this year. Click on the image for more information

The Center offers residential training opportunities. For more information click here.

Sesshins held at ZCLA in 2009.

Point Zero Painting, led by Michele Cassou December 27 - 30

One- Year Memorial Service For Shirley Diamond-Heart Magidson

June 28, 2009

We will remember and honor deceased member Shirley Diamond-Heart Magidson during morning service .

Service starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Buddha Hall.

ZAZENKAI

July 10/11– 2009

Led by Sensei Kipp Ryodo Hawley

Zazenkai is an all-day sitting, starting Friday night at 7:00 p.m., ending Saturday at 5:00 p.m. It is a one day retreat of zazen with face-to-face interview, walking meditation, chanting, meals,

work, and a talk or class. The schedule is similar to a day of sesshin.

Open to everyone.

Also: The Tenzo supports the Sangha and the container of the Zazenkai by providing nourishment. If you are interested in starting/deepening your practice as Tenzo, please contact Gemmon in the office. For fees and refund policy, see the bottom of the bulleting board.

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80th Birthday Summer Sangha Celebration

Sunday, July 12, 2009

11:00 a.m.  Presentation of Temple Treasures with Roshi (In Dharma Hall)

Charles Duran

Helen Daiji Powell

Nina Reiju Wasserman

12:00 noon  A Special Lunch in the Kanzeon Garden

12:45 p.m. Program, theatre, and live music

Dear Sangha-members and Friends,

You, your family, and friends, are invited to join the summer celebration honoring the Sangha and its octogenarians. We hold in gratitude the life-long and inestimable gifts of the lives of Charles, Daiji, and Reiju. All that they have done and been over many, many years has benefited the Center and innumerable beings at Great Dragon Mountain and beyond. We especially acknowledge ZCLA member Tim Vreeland who is unable to attend on this day. The Sangha Treasure is our mutual gift.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Kindly sign up RSVP to Dokai. The tenzos would be especially grateful to you!

Maezumi Roshi Memorial Sesshin

July 19 eve. — 25, 2009

Led by Roshi Egyoku Nakao

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.

Once a year we are holding this sesshin in memorandum to our Founder Maezumi Roshi. Sitting this sesshin is manifesting his heritage to us.

Contact Office: email: programsteward@zcla.org, phone: (213) 387 2353, office hours Wed.—Fri. 9a.m.—5 p.m.

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For schedule click here.

For application click here.