Calendar | Sonoma Mountain Zen Center

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.

Thu, Dec 12
SMZC Closed
Closed
Multiple Dates
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Dec 12, 2024, 5:00 AM PST – Dec 28, 2024, 11:50 PM PST
Closed
Tue, Dec 31
Ringing in the New Year: Welcoming 2025 Year of the Snake - ON SITE (in Zendo)
Zendo & Sangha House
Membership Offer
RSVP
Dec 31, 2024, 10:30 PM PST – Jan 01, 2025, 1:00 AM PST
Zendo & Sangha House, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
A wonderful chance to get together and renew our commitment to practice for the New Year. Onsite only event (not available online).
Wed, Jan 01
SMZC Closed for New Year's Day
Closed
Multiple Dates
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Jan 01, 2025, 5:00 AM – 11:50 PM PST
Closed
Fri, Jan 03
'New Year's Entering the Gate' 1-Day Sitting - ON SITE (in Zendo)
Zendo
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 03, 2025, 6:00 PM PST – Jan 04, 2025, 5:30 PM PST
Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Begin the new year with a day spent in silence to manifest your true nature, your original mind. Perfect for beginning as well as experienced sitters. RSVP and we will email to confirm accommodation details and complete your registration. $85-160/night. 10-20% discount for members.
Mon, Jan 06
SMZC Closed
Closed
Multiple Dates
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Jan 06, 2025, 5:00 AM – 11:50 PM PST
Closed
Fri, Jan 10
January Fusatsu Ceremony - ONLINE (on Zoom)
Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 10, 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
Fri, Jan 10
January Fusatsu Ceremony - ON SITE (in Zendo)
Zendo
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 10, 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
Sat, Jan 11
Saturday Community (Talk by Nyoze Kwong) - ONLINE (on Zoom)
Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Zoom
Dharma talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong, abbot of SMZC, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dharma Talk
Sat, Jan 11
Saturday Community (Talk by Nyoze Kwong) - ON SITE (in Zendo)
Zendo
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 11, 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, abbot of SMZC, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dharma Talk
Sat, Jan 11
SMZC Board Meeting
Sangha House
Multiple Dates
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Jan 11, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST
Sangha House, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Sat, Jan 18
Winter Sangha Gathering & Potluck - ON SITE (in Zendo)
Zendo & Sangha House
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM PST
Zendo & Sangha House, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
We are hosting an informal get-together for Sonoma Mountain Zen Center's sangha members. This is an opportunity for members to connect, give feedback and hear about SMZC's direction and plans for the future. Please bring your favorite dish (for 6-8 people) to share with everyone.
Sat, Jan 18
Winter Sangha Gathering - ONLINE (on Zoom)
Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Zoom
We are hosting an informal get-together for Sonoma Mountain Zen Center's sangha members. This is an opportunity for members to connect, give feedback and hear about SMZC's direction and plans for the future.
Sat, Jan 25
Winter Ango Opening Ceremony - ON SITE (in Zendo)
Zendo
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Join us for Winter Ango Opening Ceremony with Shuso Michael Zenmen (前面) McCulloch. 10:30 - 11:00am Zazen 11:00 - 11:45am Opening Ceremony
Sat, Jan 25
Winter Ango Opening Ceremony - ONLINE (on Zoom)
Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Jan 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Zoom
Join us for Winter Ango Opening Ceremony with Shuso Michael Zenmen (前面) McCulloch. 10:30 - 11:00am Zazen 11:00 - 11:45am Opening Ceremony
Fri, Feb 14
February Fusatsu Ceremony - ONLINE (on Zoom)
Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Feb 14, 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
Fri, Feb 14
February Fusatsu Ceremony - ON SITE (in Zendo)
Zendo
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Feb 14, 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
Mon, Feb 24
SMZC Closed
Closed
Multiple Dates
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Feb 24, 2025, 5:10 AM PST – Feb 26, 2025, 11:50 PM PST
Closed
Sat, Mar 01
Saturday Community (Talk by Nyoze Kwong) - ONLINE (on Zoom)
Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Mar 01, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Zoom
Dharma talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong, abbot of SMZC, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dharma Talk