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SMZC Is Open Mon–Sat to the Public.
Drop-ins are welcome during daily morning and evening zazen periods in the zendo or online.
Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is a Soto Zen practice center in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi, founded by abbot Jakusho Kwong-roshi. Our temple is dedicated to the act of Zazen, "just sitting." Our residency trains in a monastic schedule and hosts events and retreats for a wider community of spiritual practice. Our temple sits at the top of Sonoma Mountain, one hour north of San Francisco Bay Area, overlooking ancient oaks, redwood groves, and the Valley of the Moon. Join us in practice.
Upcoming Events ON SITE (in Person in the Zendo)
If you live within driving distance, please register to attend on site. For those who live out of town or unable to attend in person, see the event calendar to register for online events.
- Multiple DatesSat, Apr 20Genjo BuildingApr 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDTGenjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAApr 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDTGenjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAPerfect 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.
- Multiple DatesSat, Apr 20ZendoApr 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAApr 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USATalk will be given by Genzen (現前) Ed Cadman, senior student of Kwong-roshi and ordained priest, following 10:30 am zazen. (The talk will be given on Zoom from Seattle, WA.) 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk
- Membership OfferSat, Apr 27Sangha HouseApr 27, 2024, 2:00 PM – Apr 28, 2024, 5:00 PMSangha House, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAApr 27, 2024, 2:00 PM – Apr 28, 2024, 5:00 PMSangha House, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAJoin 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.
- Multiple DatesFri, May 03ZendoMay 03, 2024, 6:00 PM PDT – May 04, 2024, 5:30 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAMay 03, 2024, 6:00 PM PDT – May 04, 2024, 5:30 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAThis 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.
- Multiple DatesFri, Apr 19ZendoApr 19, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
- Multiple DatesTue, Apr 16ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)Apr 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDTON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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