Nyoze Kwong, SMZC’s Jushoku attends Zentatsu Richard Baker-roshi’s TaitoShiki Stepping Down Ceremony and Ascending the Mountain Ceremony for Tatsudo Nicole Baden at Zen Buddhist Center Black Forest in Switzerland.

Nyoze Kwong, SMZC’s Jushoku attends Zentatsu Richard Baker-roshi’s TaitoShiki Stepping Down Ceremony and Ascending the Mountain Ceremony for Tatsudo Nicole Baden at Zen Buddhist Center Black Forest in Switzerland.

Join us on site for this unique and rare opportunity to create your own rakusu! This rakusu sewing week is open to everyone. 10-20% member discount.

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

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 Zenmen (前面) McCulloch, a 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 Michael Zenmen (前面) McCulloch, a 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. Light lunch will be provided afterwards. RSVP to offer your hands of compassion!

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.

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.

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 Kuun (空雲) Dmuchowski, following 10:30 am zazen. (The talk will be given on Zoom from Poland.) 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

Talk will be given by Kuun (空雲) Dmuchowski, following 10:30 am zazen. (The talk will be given on Zoom from Poland.) 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 “The Diamond Sutra and The Sutra of Hui-neng” translated by A. F. Price & Wong Mou-lam.

Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “The Diamond Sutra and The Sutra of Hui-neng” translated by A. F. Price & Wong Mou-lam.