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Registration is required to attend for both online and onsite events. To attend onsite events, please sign our covid waiver (first time only). SMZC is open to the fully-vaccinated public. View as monthly calendar.

  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 28
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Oct 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “The Roots of Goodness: Zen Master Dogen’s Teaching on the Eight Qualities of a Great Person” commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi, translated by Daistu Tom Wright.
  • Oct 31, 2025, 6:00 PM PDT – Nov 01, 2025, 5:30 PM PDT
    Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    This retreat is an introduction to Zen training and an opportunity for beginners and experienced sitters to plunge into the heart of Zen practice. RSVP and we will contact you to complete your registration. $85-160/night. 10-20% discount for members.
  • Oct 31, 2025, 7:30 PM PDT – Nov 01, 2025, 5:00 PM PDT
    on Zoom
    This retreat is an introduction to Zen training and an opportunity for beginners and experienced sitters to plunge into the heart of Zen practice. $40 admission. 10-20% discount for members. (Log in first to receive the member discount.)
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 03
    Closed
    Nov 03, 2025, 5:00 AM – 11:50 PM PST
    Closed
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 04
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Nov 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “The Roots of Goodness: Zen Master Dogen’s Teaching on the Eight Qualities of a Great Person” commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi, translated by Daistu Tom Wright.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 07
    Nov 07, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Be present for & experience the Fusatsu (布薩) At-one-ment Ceremony of release, purification, and presence with the full moon. 7:30 – 8:00pm Zazen 8:00 – 9:00pm Service
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 07
    Nov 07, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    Be present for & experience the Fusatsu (布薩) At-one-ment Ceremony of release, purification, and presence with the full moon. 7:30 – 8:00pm Zazen 8:00 – 9:00pm Service
  • Nov 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Genjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Perfect for beginners wishing to learn meditation form. Meditation is a way to return to your calm mind and create a stable foundation. Join us for our Saturday Community program (included in the fee) immediately following instruction. Please arrive at 8:50 am at the Sangha House to check in.
  • Nov 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong-osho, abbot of SMZC, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Nov 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    Talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong-osho, abbot of SMZC, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 11
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Nov 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “The Roots of Goodness: Zen Master Dogen’s Teaching on the Eight Qualities of a Great Person” commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi, translated by Daistu Tom Wright.
  • Nov 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Genjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Perfect for beginners wishing to learn meditation form. Meditation is a way to return to your calm mind and create a stable foundation. Join us for our Saturday Community program (included in the fee) immediately following instruction. Please arrive at 8:50 am at the Sangha House to check in.
  • Nov 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Talk will be given by Jakusho Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Nov 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    Talk will be given by Jakusho Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Nov 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
    Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Please join us for our Jukai Ceremony. Jukai is the ceremony of formally becoming a Buddhist and of taking the 16 Bodhisattva precepts as guidelines for life. Free admission. Open to the public. Please bring celebratory snacks/finger food.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 18
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Nov 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “The Roots of Goodness: Zen Master Dogen’s Teaching on the Eight Qualities of a Great Person” commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi, translated by Daistu Tom Wright.
  • Nov 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Genjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Perfect for beginners wishing to learn meditation form. Meditation is a way to return to your calm mind and create a stable foundation. Join us for our Saturday Community program (included in the fee) immediately following instruction. Please arrive at 8:50 am at the Sangha House to check in.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 22
    SMZC Ground
    Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    SMZC Ground, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Join us for a morning of mindfulness and discovery at the Zen Center, designed for youth ages 8–18. While parents participate in meditation and Dharma talk, children and teens will engage in fun, age-appropriate activities that foster. Led by our sangha member Alexandra Thomas. $15 admission/person
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