SMZC Is Open Mon–Sat to the Public.
Drop-ins are welcome during daily morning and evening zazen periods in the zendo or online. View daily meditation schedule.
Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is a Soto Zen practice center in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi, founded by abbot Jakusho Kwong-roshi. Our temple is dedicated to the act of Zazen, "just sitting." Our residency trains in a monastic schedule and hosts events and retreats for a wider community of spiritual practice. Our temple sits at the top of Sonoma Mountain, one hour north of San Francisco Bay Area, overlooking ancient oaks, redwood groves, and the Valley of the Moon. Join us in practice.
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THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
September 2, 2023
Upcoming Onsite/In-Person Events in the Zendo
If you live within driving distance, please register to attend on site. Online events are listed below onsite events.
Multiple DatesTue, Sep 26ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)Sep 26, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
Multiple DatesFri, Sep 29ZendoSep 29, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Multiple DatesSat, Sep 30Genjo BuildingSep 30, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDTGenjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USASep 30, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDTGenjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAPerfect for beginners wishing to learn meditation form. Meditation is a way to calm the mind and find balance in your daily life. Join us for our regular Saturday Community program (included in the fee) immediately following instruction. Please arrive at 8:50 am at the Sangha House to check in.
Membership OfferSat, Sep 30ZendoSep 30, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Thu, Oct 05ZendoOct 05, 6:00 PM PDT – Oct 08, 4:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAOct 05, 6:00 PM PDT – Oct 08, 4:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAThis retreat is a period of time set aside to let go of the conditioned self and resume our original nature. RSVP and we will email you to complete your registration. $85/night & up. 10-20% discount for members. (Log in first to receive the member discount.)
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 13ZendoOct 13, 3:00 PM PDT – Oct 14, 1:30 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Upcoming Online Events on Zoom
For those who live out of town. If you live within a driving distance, please make an effort to attend events in person on site.
- Multiple DatesTue, Sep 26ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)Sep 26, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
- Multiple DatesFri, Sep 29ZoomSep 29, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDTZoom
- Membership OfferSat, Sep 30ZoomSep 30, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDTZoom
- Membership OfferThu, Oct 05on ZoomOct 05, 7:30 PM PDT – Oct 08, 3:30 PM PDTon ZoomOct 05, 7:30 PM PDT – Oct 08, 3:30 PM PDTon ZoomSesshin, literally “to touch the Mind,” is a period of time set aside for an intensive meditation retreat to let go of the conditioned self and resume our original nature. $120 admission. 10-20% member discount. (Please log in first to receive the discount.)
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