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Santa Cruz Zen Center

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News and Teachings

Sangha Work Day September '25
Sangha Work Day September '25
SCZC AdminJuly 13, 2025
Midsummer Sesshin Announced for Aug 22-24
Midsummer Sesshin Announced for Aug 22-24
SCZC AdminJuly 11, 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
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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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