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Santa Cruz Zen Center

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News and Teachings

Lunch After Sesshin
Lori DuperonSeptember 12, 2025
Stone Carving Memories 2025
Lori DuperonSeptember 12, 2025
Save the Date: To Study the Self is to Forget the Self with Rev. Toldi starts Sept 28
Save the Date: To Study the Self is to Forget the Self with Rev. Toldi starts Sept 28
SCZC AdminAugust 12, 2025
Midsummer Sesshin Aug 22-24
Midsummer Sesshin Aug 22-24
SCZC AdminAugust 11, 2025
Fall Intensive Study with Rev. Gene Bush Sept 13-Oct 25 "Mindfulness and Effort Shaking Hands"
Fall Intensive Study with Rev. Gene Bush Sept 13-Oct 25 "Mindfulness and Effort Shaking Hands"
Lori DuperonAugust 10, 2025
Thank you Ellen - Good Times Letter to the Editor Highlights Santa Cruz Zen Center
Thank you Ellen - Good Times Letter to the Editor Highlights Santa Cruz Zen Center
SCZC AdminJuly 27, 2025
New Book Starting 8/4 Training in Compassion by Norman Fischer - Monday Dharma Study Group
New Book Starting 8/4 Training in Compassion by Norman Fischer - Monday Dharma Study Group
SCZC AdminJuly 24, 2025
Sangha Work Day September '25
Sangha Work Day September '25
SCZC AdminJuly 13, 2025
Entwined by Santa Cruz Resident Bridget Lyons
Entwined by Santa Cruz Resident Bridget Lyons
SCZC AdminJuly 11, 2025
Tree Honoring - A Blessing for the Trees
Tree Honoring - A Blessing for the Trees
Sara McLellanJuly 6, 2025
Words of Encouragement for Zazen Practice
Words of Encouragement for Zazen Practice
SCZC AdminJuly 4, 2025
Santa Cruz Zen Center Service Committee Event Volunteer Opportunity Saturday, July 19
Santa Cruz Zen Center Service Committee Event Volunteer Opportunity Saturday, July 19
Lori DuperonJune 23, 2025
Stone and Self - Stone Carving Workshop in August
Stone and Self - Stone Carving Workshop in August
SCZC AdminJune 18, 2025
Susan Moon to speak at SCZC Wednesday June 18th
Susan Moon to speak at SCZC Wednesday June 18th
SCZC AdminJune 13, 2025
Japanese Cultural Fair Fun 2025
Japanese Cultural Fair Fun 2025
Lori DuperonJune 8, 2025
Out in Faith - Pre Pride Parade Service
Out in Faith - Pre Pride Parade Service
SCZC AdminJune 6, 2025
Pride Parade
Pride Parade
SCZC AdminJune 6, 2025
EarthCare Update and Events Coming UP
EarthCare Update and Events Coming UP
SCZC AdminMay 28, 2025
Buddha's Birthday Celebration 2025
Buddha's Birthday Celebration 2025
SCZC AdminApril 21, 2025
Earth Day Climate Change Speakers Series - April 16, 23 and 30
Earth Day Climate Change Speakers Series - April 16, 23 and 30
SCZC AdminApril 14, 2025
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Santa Cruz Zen Center
113 School Street,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060,
United States
(831) 457-0206 contact@sczc.org
Hours

You are invited to sit with us.

Masks are optional during zazen/ seated meditation. Please do not attend if you are sick or know that you have been exposed to COVID in the last 10 days.

New to Zen?
You are invited to join us for an free Introduction to Zen class, usually the 3rd Saturday of the month. See the menu for Calendar to confirm dates.

Zazen Schedule - Santa Cruz Zen Center

Monday-Friday
6:00 am zazen (sitting meditation) in person/Zoom
6:40 am service
12:00 pm outdoor, in-person zazen (MWF only)
6:00 pm zazen in person/Zoom
6:30 pm service

Wednesday Evening
6:00 pm in person/Zoom zazen
6:30 pm kinhin (walking meditation)
6:40 pm lecture/discussion in person/Zoom

Saturday
8:30 -9:10 am in person/Zoom zazen

Sunday
6:00 - 6:40 pm in person/Zoom
no service

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