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News and Teachings

Annual Appeal
Annual Appeal
SCZC AdminDecember 17, 2021
The truth of cause and effect is not hidden
The truth of cause and effect is not hidden

By Rev. Gene Bush

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SCZC AdminDecember 10, 2021Gene
Nourishing Our Hungry Ghosts by Rev. Cathi Toldi
Nourishing Our Hungry Ghosts by Rev. Cathi Toldi

By Rev. Cathy Toldi

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SCZC AdminOctober 27, 2021Cathy
Vegetable Volunteers
Vegetable Volunteers

By Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh

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Patrick TeverbaughOctober 7, 2021Patrick
Help Wanted
Help Wanted

Santa Cruz Zen Center has established two roles, paid as independent contractors, to support the Sangha.

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SCZC AdminSeptember 24, 2021
Summer 2021 Sangha Newsletter
Summer 2021 Sangha Newsletter

The Summer 2021 version of our Sangha newsletter is out!

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SCZC AdminSeptember 17, 2021
Sho Shin , Original Heart-mind By Rev. Gene Bush
Sho Shin , Original Heart-mind By Rev. Gene Bush

By Rev. Gene Bush

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SCZC AdminSeptember 6, 2021Gene
Annual Membership Pledge Drive Is On
Annual Membership Pledge Drive Is On
SCZC AdminJuly 31, 2021
Reopening Updates: Eye-Opening Ceremony, A.M. Zazen, Time Change
Reopening Updates: Eye-Opening Ceremony, A.M. Zazen, Time Change
SCZC AdminJuly 15, 2021
Perfect The Way You Are By Rev. Cathy Toldi
Perfect The Way You Are By Rev. Cathy Toldi

By Rev. Cathy Toldi

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SCZC AdminJuly 14, 2021Cathy
Don't Go Back to Sleep By Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh
Don't Go Back to Sleep By Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh

By Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh

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Patrick TeverbaughJune 10, 2021Patrick
Unconstrained By Rev. Gene Bush
Unconstrained By Rev. Gene Bush

By Rev. Gene Bush

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SCZC AdminJune 5, 2021Gene
Reopening Updates: Service, Sewing
Reopening Updates: Service, Sewing
SCZC AdminMay 21, 2021
Tuesday/Thursday In-Zendo Zazen, Noon Outdoor Sittings Continue
Tuesday/Thursday In-Zendo Zazen, Noon Outdoor Sittings Continue
SCZC AdminApril 26, 2021
In-Person Events Planned
In-Person Events Planned
SCZC AdminMarch 25, 2021
Outdoor, In Person Sittings Resume
Outdoor, In Person Sittings Resume
SCZC AdminFebruary 24, 2021
Winter 2021 Sangha Newsletter
Winter 2021 Sangha Newsletter

The Winter 2021 version of our Sangha newsletter is out!

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SCZC AdminFebruary 15, 2021
Welcome To The 2021 Board
Welcome To The 2021 Board

Welcome and thank you to the 2021 SCZC board!

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SCZC AdminJanuary 20, 2021
Embody practice in 2021
Embody practice in 2021

By Rev. Gene Bush

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SCZC AdminDecember 28, 2020
Outdoor, Socially-Distanced Noon Zazen Starting in November
Outdoor, Socially-Distanced Noon Zazen Starting in November

Starting on Monday, November 2, we will begin outdoor, socially-distanced noon zazen at 113 School St.

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SCZC AdminOctober 27, 2020
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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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