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Vote Forward - We have now written over 6000 letters, infusing the letters with blessings of loving-kindness for all beings as part of our time together. 
Vote Forward - We have now written over 6000 letters, infusing the letters with blessings of loving-kindness for all beings as part of our time together. 
Lori DuperonOctober 27, 2024
Vote Foward - Last 2 Weeks!
Vote Foward - Last 2 Weeks!
SCZC AdminOctober 14, 2024
ClimateFest '24 - Envisioning a Life-Affirming Future with 200 Attendees
ClimateFest '24 - Envisioning a Life-Affirming Future with 200 Attendees
SCZC AdminOctober 13, 2024
Save the Date - Nov 9 Half Day Sit
Save the Date - Nov 9 Half Day Sit
SCZC AdminOctober 8, 2024
Vote Foward Letter Writing - 5,000 and Counting!
Vote Foward Letter Writing - 5,000 and Counting!
SCZC AdminSeptember 30, 2024
Fall Poetry
Fall Poetry
Lori DuperonSeptember 24, 2024
Fall Practice Period - Oct 16 - Dec 14
Fall Practice Period - Oct 16 - Dec 14
SCZC AdminSeptember 24, 2024
Nov 10 is the next Sunday Supper for Sustainable Planet
Nov 10 is the next Sunday Supper for Sustainable Planet
SCZC AdminSeptember 22, 2024
Tuedays Vote Forward Letter Writing
Tuedays Vote Forward Letter Writing
SCZC AdminSeptember 14, 2024
Sept-Oct ‘24 EarthCare Actions
Sept-Oct ‘24 EarthCare Actions
SCZC AdminSeptember 13, 2024
Permanent Wheelchair Access to Sangha House Completed
Permanent Wheelchair Access to Sangha House Completed
SCZC AdminSeptember 10, 2024
Sunday Evening Zazen Resumes on Sunday, September 1
Sunday Evening Zazen Resumes on Sunday, September 1
SCZC AdminAugust 30, 2024
Half Day Sit: Fall Poetry - Scheduled for Sat, Sept 21
Half Day Sit: Fall Poetry - Scheduled for Sat, Sept 21
SCZC AdminAugust 30, 2024
Climate Fest 24: You can make a difference! 9/22
Climate Fest 24: You can make a difference! 9/22
SCZC AdminAugust 30, 2024Resurrection Catholic Church
EarthCare Update - Voter Outreach Aug 27 noon
EarthCare Update - Voter Outreach Aug 27 noon
SCZC AdminAugust 22, 2024
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
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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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