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Dharma Study Group Begins New Text: Silent Illumination
Dharma Study Group Begins New Text: Silent Illumination
SCZC AdminAugust 13, 2024
Easy EarthCare Actions for August
Easy EarthCare Actions for August
SCZC AdminAugust 9, 2024
Vote Forward Letter Writing: Aug 6 and 20, 12-1:30 pm
Vote Forward Letter Writing: Aug 6 and 20, 12-1:30 pm
SCZC AdminJuly 31, 2024
Wellness Group Takes Summer Break and Resumes on Monday, October 28th
Wellness Group Takes Summer Break and Resumes on Monday, October 28th
SCZC AdminJuly 30, 2024
Earth Care Update: Next Meeting 7/23; special event Friday
Earth Care Update: Next Meeting 7/23; special event Friday
Lori DuperonJuly 17, 2024
August 10th Half-Day Sit: No Toys
August 10th Half-Day Sit: No Toys
SCZC AdminJuly 17, 2024
EarthCare - Next Meeting Tues, July 9 - Voter Outreach Schedule - Meeting Notes
EarthCare - Next Meeting Tues, July 9 - Voter Outreach Schedule - Meeting Notes
Lori DuperonJuly 7, 2024
EarthCare Group Writing to Voters - 6 sessions in the next 3 months
EarthCare Group Writing to Voters - 6 sessions in the next 3 months
Lori DuperonJune 29, 2024
Service Committee Event Volunteer Opportunity Saturday, July 20
Service Committee Event Volunteer Opportunity Saturday, July 20
SCZC AdminJune 29, 2024
EarthCare Update - Letter Writing - Next Meeting - Save the Date!
EarthCare Update - Letter Writing - Next Meeting - Save the Date!
SCZC AdminJune 27, 2024
Easy Earth Care Actions You Can Take for July 2024
Easy Earth Care Actions You Can Take for July 2024

Easy Earth Care Actions.  Each month, your Interfaith Dayenu Circle will be encouraging you to take a few quick actions that will benefit our planet and future generations. 

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Lori DuperonJune 26, 2024
Shukke Tokudo Zen Priest Ordination of Sara McLellan
Lori DuperonJune 16, 2024
EarthCare Meeting Notes, Letters to Write
EarthCare Meeting Notes, Letters to Write
SCZC AdminJune 16, 2024
Pride 2024 Photos - Santa Cruz Zen Center
Pride 2024 Photos - Santa Cruz Zen Center
Lori DuperonJune 3, 2024
EarthCare Update June 2024 Easy Actions
EarthCare Update June 2024 Easy Actions
SCZC AdminMay 29, 2024
EarthCare Meeting Notes, Letters to Legislators and Volunteer Opportunity
EarthCare Meeting Notes, Letters to Legislators and Volunteer Opportunity
SCZC AdminMay 15, 2024
Japanese Cultural Fair - June 8 - Open House at Santa Cruz Zen Center
Japanese Cultural Fair - June 8 - Open House at Santa Cruz Zen Center
Lori DuperonMay 14, 2024
Tokudo Priest Ordination Ceremony at Santa Cruz Zen Center
Tokudo Priest Ordination Ceremony at Santa Cruz Zen Center
SCZC AdminMay 13, 2024
EarthCare Group Upcoming Events
EarthCare Group Upcoming Events
SCZC AdminMay 12, 2024
A Few Photos of our Earth Day Santa Cruz 2024 Listening Station and Ceremony
A Few Photos of our Earth Day Santa Cruz 2024 Listening Station and Ceremony
SCZC AdminApril 29, 2024
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Santa Cruz Zen Center
113 School Street,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060,
United States
(831) 457-0206 contact@sczc.org
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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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