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.

Join us for a morning of mindfulness and discovery at the Zen Center, designed for ages 1–7 and 8–18 yrs. While parents participate in meditation and Dharma talk, children and teens will engage in fun, age-appropriate activities, led by sangha members. $15 admission/person (child or parent)

Talk will be given by Mitchell Hoden (法田) Katzel, student of Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

Talk will be given by Mitchell Hoden (法田) Katzel, student of Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

In the spirit of together-action, come help breathe new energy into the center with friends and families of the Sonoma Mountain Sangha. Bring a pair of work gloves if you have them. Vegetarian lunch will be provided afterwards. RSVP to offer your hands of compassion!

Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “Living By Vow” by Shohaku Okumura.

Birthday dinner for SMZC sangha members by invitation only

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 Michael Daizan (大山) Lyons, a student of Kwong-roshi, 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 Michael Daizan (大山) Lyons, a student of Kwong-roshi, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “Living By Vow” by Shohaku Okumura.

This retreat is a period of time set aside to let go of the conditioned self and resume our original nature in the spirit of Shakyamuni’s birth. RSVP and we will email you to complete your registration. $85-160/night. 10-20% discount for members. (Please log in first to receive the discount.)

This retreat is a period of time set aside to let go of the conditioned self and resume our original nature in the spirit of Shakyamuni’s birth. $120 for all 3 days. 10-20% discount for members (log in first to receive the discount).

Talk will be given by Jakusho Kwong-roshi, founder 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 Jakusho Kwong-roshi, founder of SMZC, following one period of zazen. 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zazen 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Talk

Join us on site for this joyous occasion to celebrate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha by offering incense and pouring sweet water over the baby Buddha, symbolizing the soft rain in the fragrant garden of Lumbini when Buddha was born. Open to the public. Everyone welcome!