Weekly Dharma Study Group on Monday mornings at 7:50 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh in person in the Sangha Home or on Zoom.
We are reading Silent Illumination by Guo Gu.
A study discussion group taking an inward look at race and racism within our hearts and minds. Led by Val Miranda and Patrick Teverbaugh. First Tuesday of each month, 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
We will sit together in the zendo for five days from Wednesday, April 2 thru Sunday, April 6. The schedule begins at 5:20 am and extends to 8:30 pm. There will be a Dharma Talk each day (this will be available via Zoom, too), three oryoki meals, and a work period.
On Sunday, April 6th, we end at 2 pm to celebrate Buddha's Birthday with a ceremony and celebration from 2:30 until 4 pm. If you are joining only for the Sunday Birthday Celebration to enjoy cake and company, there is no need to sign up. Hope to see you there!
Suggested donations are $35/day for Sustaining Members or $40/day for others. It is your participation that is most valuable, so please donate only what your budget will allow.
Sign up here or call the Zen Center at 831-457-0206.
At 6:40 pm on Wednesday evening, join us for our weekly, live dharma talk following by an open question and answer period at the Santa Cruz Zen Center. You may also participate via Zoom. All are welcome.
You are also invited to join us for zazen at 6 pm., just prior to the dharma talk.
Hungry Ghosts United recovery group at Santa Cruz Zen Center on Friday evenings beginning Friday, September 2nd. Meditate and end additional with Hungry Ghosts.
Buddha's Birthday is an opportunity to celebrate Spring together in our garden, surrounded by flowers and friends. We start with a short and lively outdoor ceremony that includes the story of Buddha's birth and chanting. This is followed by snacks and good company! See you there!
Weekly Dharma Study Group on Monday mornings at 7:50 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh in person in the Sangha Home or on Zoom.
We are reading Silent Illumination by Guo Gu.
The Sutra reading group is on the second Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 pm. We will begin with the Lotus Sutra translation & introduction by Gene Reeves. We will read the Sutra out loud together in the Sangha House.
At 6:35 pm on Wednesday evening, join us for our weekly, live dharma talk following by an open question and answer period at the Santa Cruz Zen Center. You may also participate via Zoom. All are welcome.
You are also invited to join us for zazen at 6 pm., just prior to the dharma talk.
In our Zen Mediation, we practice listening without judgment to our own sometimes diverging thoughts and feelings. Given our new government in the White House, these listening skills come in handy and can be put to good use in order for us and others to not succumb to feelings of isolation and hopelessness. Holding up common values, such as treating each other humanely and with dignity and goodwill, are the voices that need to be heard more than ever.
Therefore, we are creating a space for people to be heard, and to listen to others--hoping that more clear, powerful and effective communication and action will arise.
As Zen practitioners, it is important to acknowledge that nobody is left out and that nobody is outside the system. We are all part of the same wonderful universe and planet, even though right now, it very much seems like we represent different sides of one coin.
The listening Circles are happening begin at 5 pm. People are encouraged to stay for Zazen, which it starts at 6 pm. The format will consist of both small group and larger group non-judgemental listening sessions.
If the Listening Circle is well attended, we will consider doing it on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.
Led by Rev. Gene Bush
Anybody who is sewing a rakusu with the permission of their teacher is welcome to sew with us. Please come for instruction or community. Participation by those who need to sew an envelope, repair an old rakusu or robe, or wish to sew a robe as a gift, is also encouraged.
Hungry Ghosts United recovery group at Santa Cruz Zen Center on Friday evenings beginning Friday, September 2nd. Meditate and end additional with Hungry Ghosts.
A two class series from the Eightfold Path on Right/Harmonious speech taught by Reverend Patrick Teverbaugh.
We will be using text from the website Access to Insight, an essay by Bhikkhu Bodhi.
The classes will be held on Sunday mornings March 2nd and the second on April 13, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. .
Donations for each class will be $10 for Sustaining Members and $13 per class for all others. Again, please donate what your budget will allow.
A two class series from the Eightfold Path on Right/Harmonious speech taught by Reverend Patrick Teverbaugh.
We will be using text from the website Access to Insight, an essay by Bhikkhu Bodhi.
The classes will be held on Sunday mornings March 2nd and March 30th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. .
Donations for each class will be $10 for Sustaining Members and $13 per class for all others. Again, please donate what your budget will allow.
Led by Rev. Gene Bush
Anybody who is sewing a rakusu with the permission of their teacher is welcome to sew with us. Please come for instruction or community. Participation by those who need to sew an envelope, repair an old rakusu or robe, or wish to sew a robe as a gift, is also encouraged.
Weekly Dharma Study Group on Monday mornings at 7:50 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh in person in the Sangha Home or on Zoom.
We are reading Silent Illumination by Guo Gu.
At 6:35 pm on Wednesday evening, join us for our weekly, live dharma talk following by an open question and answer period at the Santa Cruz Zen Center. You may also participate via Zoom. All are welcome.
You are also invited to join us for zazen at 6 pm., just prior to the dharma talk.
Hungry Ghosts United recovery group at Santa Cruz Zen Center on Friday evenings beginning Friday, September 2nd. Meditate and end additional with Hungry Ghosts.
The Aging Group will meet 4:30pm-5:30pm on the third Sunday of each month, starting February 16.
For those who are practicing with aging. In this group we will talk about how we are practicing with our aging bodies and minds.
We will use the book “this is getting old,” by Susan Moon, as our template for discussion. Click on the book image below for a link to the publisher’s info.
A study discussion group taking an inward look at race and racism within our hearts and minds. Led by Val Miranda and Patrick Teverbaugh. First Tuesday of each month, 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Sutra reading group is on the second Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 pm. We will begin with the Lotus Sutra translation & introduction by Gene Reeves. We will read the Sutra out loud together in the Sangha House.
The Aging Group will meet 4:30pm-5:30pm on the third Sunday of each month, starting February 16.
For those who are practicing with aging. In this group we will talk about how we are practicing with our aging bodies and minds.
We will use the book “this is getting old,” by Susan Moon, as our template for discussion. Click on the book image below for a link to the publisher’s info.
A study discussion group taking an inward look at race and racism within our hearts and minds. Led by Val Miranda and Patrick Teverbaugh. First Tuesday of each month, 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Sutra reading group is on the second Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 pm. We will begin with the Lotus Sutra translation & introduction by Gene Reeves. We will read the Sutra out loud together in the Sangha House.
The Aging Group will meet 4:30pm-5:30pm on the third Sunday of each month, starting February 16.
For those who are practicing with aging. In this group we will talk about how we are practicing with our aging bodies and minds.
We will use the book “this is getting old,” by Susan Moon, as our template for discussion. Click on the book image below for a link to the publisher’s info.
A study discussion group taking an inward look at race and racism within our hearts and minds. Led by Val Miranda and Patrick Teverbaugh. First Tuesday of each month, 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Sutra reading group is on the second Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 pm. We will begin with the Lotus Sutra translation & introduction by Gene Reeves. We will read the Sutra out loud together in the Sangha House.
The Aging Group will meet 4:30pm-5:30pm on the third Sunday of each month, starting February 16.
For those who are practicing with aging. In this group we will talk about how we are practicing with our aging bodies and minds.
We will use the book “this is getting old,” by Susan Moon, as our template for discussion. Click on the book image below for a link to the publisher’s info.
The Sutra reading group is on the second Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 pm. We will begin with the Lotus Sutra translation & introduction by Gene Reeves. We will read the Sutra out loud together in the Sangha House.
The Aging Group will meet 4:30pm-5:30pm on the third Sunday of each month.
For those who are practicing with aging. In this group we will talk about how we are practicing with our aging bodies and minds.
We will use the book “this is getting old,” by Susan Moon, as our template for discussion. Click on the book image below for a link to the publisher’s info.
The Aging Group will meet 4:30pm-5:30pm on the third Sunday of each month, starting February 16.
For those who are practicing with aging. In this group we will talk about how we are practicing with our aging bodies and minds.
We will use the book “this is getting old,” by Susan Moon, as our template for discussion. Click on the book image below for a link to the publisher’s info.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our annual ALL SANGHA MEETING at the Zen Center on Saturday, November 16 from 1:30 - 3 pm. We will also be joining together at 12 noon before the meeting for a plant-based potluck (all are welcome).
We welcome and look forward to hearing ideas from the Sangha on how to help Santa Cruz Zen Center thrive and fulfill its Mission of integrating Zen practice and everyday life and its Vision of keeping alive the Buddha’s open-hearted way, compassionately engaging with ourselves, our community and our world.
We also welcome those who can’t attend in person, to join us by Zoom.
Come, contribute your ideas to help Santa Cruz Zen Center thrive.
The Aging Group will meet 4:30pm-5:30pm on the third Sunday of each month, starting February 16.
For those who are practicing with aging. In this group we will talk about how we are practicing with our aging bodies and minds.
We will use the book “this is getting old,” by Susan Moon, as our template for discussion. Click on the book image below for a link to the publisher’s info.
The Aging Group will meet 4:30pm-5:30pm on the third Sunday of each month, starting February 16.
For those who are practicing with aging. In this group we will talk about how we are practicing with our aging bodies and minds.
We will use the book “this is getting old,” by Susan Moon, as our template for discussion. Click on the book image below for a link to the publisher’s info.
The classes will be held on Sundays:
March 9 2 pm - 5 pm
March 16 10:30 am - noon
March 30 10 am - 11:30 am
Harmonious relationships are the enactment of Buddha's Wisdom/Compassion teaching of No- separation and Emptiness. Our interpersonal communication plays a key part in cultivating harmonious relationships.
This is a workshop in Non-Violent Communication taught by staff at NVC Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Zen Center. It starts with a 3-hour introduction to NVC on Sunday March 9th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be two follow-up sessions the next two Sunday mornings, March 16th from 10:30 to noon, and March 23rd, 10:00 to 11:30.
We ask a donation of $75 for this 6 hour package of teaching so that we may offer our guest teachers a stipend. But your participation is what is most valuable, so please give what your budget will allow.
Hungry Ghosts United recovery group at Santa Cruz Zen Center on Friday evenings beginning Friday, September 2nd. Meditate and end additional with Hungry Ghosts.
In our Zen Mediation, we practice listening without judgment to our own sometimes diverging thoughts and feelings. Given our new government in the White House, these listening skills come in handy and can be put to good use in order for us and others to not succumb to feelings of isolation and hopelessness. Holding up common values, such as treating each other humanely and with dignity and goodwill, are the voices that need to be heard more than ever.
Therefore, we are creating a space for people to be heard, and to listen to others--hoping that more clear, powerful and effective communication and action will arise.
As Zen practitioners, it is important to acknowledge that nobody is left out and that nobody is outside the system. We are all part of the same wonderful universe and planet, even though right now, it very much seems like we represent different sides of one coin.
The listening Circles are happening begin at 5 pm. People are encouraged to stay for Zazen, which it starts at 6 pm. The format will consist of both small group and larger group non-judgemental listening sessions.
If the Listening Circle is well attended, we will consider doing it on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.
At 6:40 pm on Wednesday evening, join us for our weekly, live dharma talk following by an open question and answer period at the Santa Cruz Zen Center. You may also participate via Zoom. All are welcome.
You are also invited to join us for zazen at 6 pm., just prior to the dharma talk.
Weekly Dharma Study Group on Monday mornings at 7:50 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh in person in the Sangha Home or on Zoom.
We are reading Silent Illumination by Guo Gu.
Meet fellow Zendo creatives and art lovers once a month to explore the intersection of Art & Zen. Let’s support our creative practices in art and life via prompts and exercises offered by Valéria (“Val”) Miranda, inspired by John Daido Loori’s book The Zen of Creativity and Julia Cameron’s The Artist Way.
Val is a long term SCZC practitioner and a local nonprofit arts administrator who practices dance and visual arts. Please bring a journal with unruled pages or a sketchbook, pencil, and/or pen, and, as an option, art materials such as colored pencils/watercolors/, and images and words cut out from magazines.
Monthly on Saturdays - 1:30-3 pm in the Sangha Home
Hungry Ghosts United recovery group at Santa Cruz Zen Center on Friday evenings beginning Friday, September 2nd. Meditate and end additional with Hungry Ghosts.
At 6:35 pm on Wednesday evening, join us for our weekly, live dharma talk following by an open question and answer period at the Santa Cruz Zen Center. You may also participate via Zoom. All are welcome.
You are also invited to join us for zazen at 6 pm., just prior to the dharma talk.
Weekly Dharma Study Group on Monday mornings at 7:50 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh in person in the Sangha Home or on Zoom.
We are reading Silent Illumination by Guo Gu.
The Aging Group will meet 4:30pm-5:30pm on the third Sunday of each month, starting February 16.
For those who are practicing with aging. In this group we will talk about how we are practicing with our aging bodies and minds.
We will use the book “this is getting old,” by Susan Moon, as our template for discussion. Click on the book image below for a link to the publisher’s info.
Led by Rev. Gene Bush
Anybody who is sewing a rakusu with the permission of their teacher is welcome to sew with us. Please come for instruction or community. Participation by those who need to sew an envelope, repair an old rakusu or robe, or wish to sew a robe as a gift, is also encouraged.
The classes will be held on Sundays:
March 9 2 pm - 5 pm
March 16 10:30 am - noon
March 23 10 am - 11:30 am
Harmonious relationships are the enactment of Buddha's Wisdom/Compassion teaching of No- separation and Emptiness. Our interpersonal communication plays a key part in cultivating harmonious relationships.
This is a workshop in Non-Violent Communication taught by staff at NVC Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Zen Center. It starts with a 3-hour introduction to NVC on Sunday March 9th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be two follow-up sessions the next two Sunday mornings, March 16th from 10:30 to noon, and March 23rd, 10:00 to 11:30.
We ask a donation of $75 for this 6 hour package of teaching so that we may offer our guest teachers a stipend. But your participation is what is most valuable, so please give what your budget will allow.
All are welcome to join us for this introductory class which is usually held on the third Saturday of each month. Feel free to join and invite your friends to learn about the world of Zen Buddhism.
You will receive an introduction to the body and mind of Zen meditation and the forms of practice at Santa Cruz Zen Center. This includes instruction in sitting and walking meditation forms as well as an open discussion.
There is no charge for this class.
Please join us in person at the Santa Cruz Zen Center.
Illustration by Tomi Um.
A half-day sit lead by
Dana Takagi, Patrice Monsour and Rachel Grad
Schedule:
8:30 - 9:10 Zazen
9:10 - 9:15 Service
9:15 - 9:30 Kinhin
9:30 - 10:10 Reflection 1, Zazen
10:10 -10:20 Kinhin
10:20 - 11:00 Reflection 2, Zazen
11:00 - 11:10 Kinhin
11:10 - 11:50 Reflection 3, zazen
11:50 - 12:00 Refuges and Closure
Hungry Ghosts United recovery group at Santa Cruz Zen Center on Friday evenings beginning Friday, September 2nd. Meditate and end additional with Hungry Ghosts.
Please join us at the Santa Cruz Zen Center for a Full Moon Bodhisattva Vow Renewal Ceremony in place of zazen/meditation. In person and on Zoom.
Led by Rev. Gene Bush
Anybody who is sewing a rakusu with the permission of their teacher is welcome to sew with us. Please come for instruction or community. Participation by those who need to sew an envelope, repair an old rakusu or robe, or wish to sew a robe as a gift, is also encouraged.
At 6:35 pm on Wednesday evening, join us for our weekly, live dharma talk following by an open question and answer period at the Santa Cruz Zen Center. You may also participate via Zoom. All are welcome.
You are also invited to join us for zazen at 6 pm., just prior to the dharma talk.
The Sutra reading group is on the second Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 pm. We will begin with the Lotus Sutra translation & introduction by Gene Reeves. We will read the Sutra out loud together in the Sangha House.
Weekly Dharma Study Group on Monday mornings at 7:50 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh in person in the Sangha Home or on Zoom.
We are reading Silent Illumination by Guo Gu.
The classes will be held on Sundays:
March 9 2 pm - 5 pm
March 16 10:30 am - noon
March 23 10 am - 11:30 am
Harmonious relationships are the enactment of Buddha's Wisdom/Compassion teaching of No- separation and Emptiness. Our interpersonal communication plays a key part in cultivating harmonious relationships.
This is a workshop in Non-Violent Communication taught by staff at NVC Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Zen Center. It starts with a 3-hour introduction to NVC on Sunday March 9th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be two follow-up sessions the next two Sunday mornings, March 16th from 10:30 to noon, and March 23rd, 10:00 to 11:30.
We ask a donation of $75 for this 6 hour package of teaching so that we may offer our guest teachers a stipend. But your participation is what is most valuable, so please give what your budget will allow.
@ 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Work practice, samu, is naturally a part of community life, giving us the chance to interact informally. Come to School Street and enjoy the company of dharma companions as we care for the grounds and the zendo.
Hungry Ghosts United recovery group at Santa Cruz Zen Center on Friday evenings beginning Friday, September 2nd. Meditate and end additional with Hungry Ghosts.
@ 6:40 pm In person at SCZC or on Zoom.
We usually meet one evening a month, 6:40 in-person and on Zoom to study some of the foundational teachings of our Buddhist lineage.
We are studying the Diamond Sutra this year. We'll examine Thich Nhat Hanh's commentary, the Diamond that Cuts Through Delusion. Katherine Roshi used this book in a class she taught in the mid '90s. I still have my underlined copy! On the internet I see many used book sites that sell it for less than $10 and here is a pdf version online as well.
The Sutra is divided into 32 short chapters, some of the chapters are just a few sentences long.
A study discussion group taking an inward look at race and racism within our hearts and minds. Led by Val Miranda and Patrick Teverbaugh. First Tuesday of each month, 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Weekly Dharma Study Group on Monday mornings at 7:50 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh in person in the Sangha Home or on Zoom.
We are reading Silent Illumination by Guo Gu.
The movie is "Enlightenment Guaranteed." In German with English subtitles.
Enlightenment Guaranteed
Film by Doris Dorrie in German with English subtitles at Santa Cruz Zen Center
The director Doris Dörrie spend some time at City Center and Tassajara about 20 years ago and also made a wonderful movie about Ed Brown called "How to cook your life.”
Watch a trailer.
Join the Sangha for a celebration of Buddha's entrance into Nirvana. This half hour ceremony includes the chanting of Buddha's last teaching, “Buddha's Brief Admonition and Parinirvana Sutra.” It also includes a group procession, and incense offerings. We will end with a potluck lunch.
Hungry Ghosts United recovery group at Santa Cruz Zen Center on Friday evenings beginning Friday, September 2nd. Meditate and end additional with Hungry Ghosts.
