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The Dharma of Garlic
The Dharma of Garlic

By Rev. Cathy Toldi

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SCZC AdminJune 9, 2020Cathy
Heart Sutra "Telework Mix"
Heart Sutra "Telework Mix"

A Japanese priest created a Heart Sutra video with some creative musical accompaniment, and invited the international community to participate. Can you find the SCZC sangha member in it?

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SCZC AdminJune 5, 2020gene
Statement and Call to Action on Systemic Racism
Statement and Call to Action on Systemic Racism

Statement and Call to Action on Systemic Racism, held by Practice Leaders Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh and Rev. Eugene Bush

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SCZC AdminJune 4, 2020gene, patrick
Just This Is It
Just This Is It

By Rev. Cathy Toldi

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SCZC AdminMay 9, 2020Cathy
Kokyo and Shoho on to Next Chapter
Kokyo and Shoho on to Next Chapter

After ten years of service as head teacher and part of the teaching council, Kokyo Henkel leaves SCZC with his wife, Shoho Kuebast, who was also an SCZC practice leader, for new adventures in Colorado and Nepal.

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SCZC AdminApril 28, 2020kokyo
Love and Compassion
Love and Compassion

By Rev. Cathy Toldi

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SCZC AdminMarch 20, 2020Cathy
Kanzeon.... Nen nen fu ri shin
Kanzeon.... Nen nen fu ri shin

By Rev. Gene Bush

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SCZC AdminMarch 19, 2020Gene
Metta Sutta -- How does this ancient teaching apply to contemporary social issues?
Metta Sutta -- How does this ancient teaching apply to contemporary social issues?

By Rev. Gene Bush

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SCZC AdminMarch 13, 2020Gene
The best way...
The best way...

By Rev. Gene Bush

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SCZC AdminJanuary 12, 2020Gene
There Is A Place
There Is A Place

By Rev. Cathy Toldi

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SCZC AdminOctober 21, 2019Cathy
Touching the Core of our Life
Touching the Core of our Life

By Rev. Cathy Toldi

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SCZC AdminMarch 31, 2019Cathy
Actualized by the Myriad Things
Actualized by the Myriad Things

By Rev. Cathy Toldi

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SCZC AdminMarch 20, 2019Cathy
Robe chant
Robe chant

By Rev. Gene Bush

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SCZC AdminMarch 11, 2019Gene
A Subtle Gift
A Subtle Gift

By Rev. Gene Bush

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Patrick TeverbaughFebruary 25, 2019Gene
Paying Attention
Paying Attention

By Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh

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Patrick TeverbaughFebruary 25, 2019Patrick
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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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