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 fee. 10-20% discount for members.

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.)

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.

Talk will be given by Rick Kogen (光現) Sparks, a student of Nyoze Kwong-osho, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

Talk will be given by Rick Kogen (光現) Sparks, a student of Nyoze Kwong-osho, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

Temple stay is an opportunity to experience authentic Soto Zen Buddhism, its lifestyle, rituals and spirituality. Take the backward step, sit down and illuminate the jewel within yourself. $150 & up.

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.

Talk will be given by James Alexander, author of Courage in the Face of Cruelty, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

Talk will be given by James Alexander, author of Courage in the Face of Cruelty, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

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

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

Exciting news for the Sonoma Mountain Mandala! As the Sanmon temple gate construction approaches completion, it's time to prepare for the roof to be tiled. Please join us–your participation contributes to the activating energy of the Mandala.

This 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.)

Sesshin, 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.)

Talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong-osho, abbot of SMZC, following one period of zazen. 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zazen 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Talk

Talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong-osho, abbot of SMZC, following one period of zazen. 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zazen 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Talk