


"The ego is the grist and the schedule is the active grinding stone that wears that down and uncovers Buddha nature.” - Jakusho Kwong-Roshi
Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is currently closed due to Covid-19 until further notice.
Monday – Friday Schedule*
5:15 a.m. meditation
5:50 a.m. walking meditation
6:00 a.m. meditation
6:40 a.m. sutra chanting
7:00 a.m. breakfast
8:45 a.m. work practice
12:00 p.m. lunch
1:30 p.m. work practice
3:30 p.m. rest
6:00 p.m. dinner
7:30 p.m. meditation
8:10 p.m. walking meditation
8:20 p.m. meditation
8:55 p.m. recite Bodhisattva Vows
*No evening zazen on Mondays
*February & August changes to Ango Schedule.

Meditation and Dharma Talk
Return to the deep silence within and join us for meditation on the weekend. On Saturdays we have meditation instructions for those getting started. For those who are familiar with meditation join us for our early morning meditation at 5:15 a.m. to deepen your practice. You are welcome to attend part or the entire schedule. Families with kids of all ages are welcome as well. More Saturday Program details...
$10 minimum suggested donation.
Saturday Schedule
5:15 a.m. meditation
5:50 a.m. walking meditation
6:00 a.m. meditation
6:40 a.m. sutra chanting
6:55 a.m. oryoki breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. work practice
9:00 a.m. meditation instruction
10:30 a.m. meditation
11:00 a.m. Dharma talk
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. buffet lunch *February & August changes to Ango Schedule.
