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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.

  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 07
    Nov 07, 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
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 07
    Nov 07, 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
  • Nov 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Genjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    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.
  • Nov 08, 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-osho, abbot of SMZC, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Nov 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    Talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong-osho, abbot of SMZC, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 11
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Nov 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “The Roots of Goodness: Zen Master Dogen’s Teaching on the Eight Qualities of a Great Person” commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi, translated by Daistu Tom Wright.
  • Nov 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Genjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    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.
  • Nov 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Talk will be given by Jakusho Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Nov 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    Talk will be given by Jakusho Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Nov 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
    Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Please join us for our Jukai Ceremony. Jukai is the ceremony of formally becoming a Buddhist and of taking the 16 Bodhisattva precepts as guidelines for life. Free admission. Open to the public. Please bring celebratory snacks/finger food.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 18
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Nov 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “The Roots of Goodness: Zen Master Dogen’s Teaching on the Eight Qualities of a Great Person” commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi, translated by Daistu Tom Wright.
  • Nov 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Genjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 22
    SMZC Ground
    Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    SMZC Ground, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Join us for a morning of mindfulness and discovery at the Zen Center, designed for youth ages 8–18. While parents participate in meditation and Dharma talk, children and teens will engage in fun, age-appropriate activities that foster. Led by our sangha member Alexandra Thomas. $15 admission/person
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 22
    SMZC Ground
    Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    SMZC Ground, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Join us for a delightful morning here on the mountain. For children ages 1-7yrs. Led by sangha member Kristin 'Misan' Nichols. $15 admission/person (child or accompanying parent)
  • Nov 22, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    Talk will be given by Tom Jakuryu (寂龍) Huffman, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Nov 22, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Zendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
    Talk will be given by Tom Jakuryu (寂龍) Huffman, a student of Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 25
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Nov 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
    Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “The Roots of Goodness: Zen Master Dogen’s Teaching on the Eight Qualities of a Great Person” commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi, translated by Daistu Tom Wright.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 27
    Closed
    Nov 27, 2025, 5:00 AM – 11:50 PM PST
    Closed
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