Perfect for beginners wishing to learn meditation form. Meditation is a way to calm the mind and find balance in your daily life. Join us for our regular 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 Jason Shinmei (心鳴) Nichols, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

Talk will be given by Jason Shinmei (心鳴) Nichols, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

Join us on site for this unique and rare opportunity to create your own Zafu! For this workshop, you can choose to make either 1 or 2 zafus. $85 (Saturday Only) or $120 (Both Days). 10-20% member discount.

Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind” by Shunryu Suzuki-roshi.

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/night & up. 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 calm the mind and find balance in your daily life. Join us for our regular Saturday Community program (included in the fee) immediately following instruction. Please arrive at 8:50 am at the Sangha House to check in.

Student talk will be given by Shindo (心土) Kevin Souza, a senior student of Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Student Talk

Student talk will be given by Shindo (心土) Kevin Souza, a senior student of Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Student Talk

Abbot Nyoze Kwong will be practicing and leading a sesshin in Natthagi Zen Center in Iceland from May 16 to May 29.

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.

Come up & experience the Fusatsu (布薩) Atonement Ceremony of confession, purification and renewing vows. Participate in this beautiful monthly Zen tradition. 7:30 - 8:00pm Zazen 8:00 - 9:00pm Service

Come up & experience the Fusatsu (布薩) Atonement Ceremony of confession, purification and renewing vows. Participate in this beautiful monthly Zen tradition. 7:30 - 8:00pm Zazen 8:00 - 9:00pm Service

Perfect for beginners wishing to learn meditation form. Meditation is a way to calm the mind and find balance in your daily life. Join us for our regular 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 Kashin (花真) Julie Kwong, senior student of Kwong-roshi and ordained nun, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dharma Talk