Space is limited for workshops and retreats and registration is required, unless otherwise noted. Registration deadline for all weekend events is the Wednesday before. See the Events Calendar for dates.

Public Dharma Talk
Zen Master Dae Gak offers a Dharma Talk at the CZC. Open to all, no preregistration or suggested donation.

Weekend Retreat
Retreats with Zen Master Dae Gak begin at 8 am Saturday morning and end with lunch on Sunday. There are no on-site overnight accommodations. Participants are expected to sit the entirety of the retreat if possible to maintain consistency of the retreat experience. Vegetarian meals are provided. Suggested donation $90. Preregistration required. Previous sitting experience with the CZC or Furnace Mountain Sangha or related meditation retreat experience is also required.

Intro to Zen Workshop
This 3-hour workshop provides an orientation to Zen, sitting and walking meditation, open dialogue about Zen, and an opportunity to practice the meditation forms. The format is interactive, with plenty of time for questions. Good for beginners or for those seeking a refresher. Visiting Teachers from Furnace Mountain or our resident teacher Myogetsu Osho lead this workshop. Suggested donation $30 ($10 students). Preregistration required.

One Day Intensive
The session is led by Myogetsu Osho or a Visiting Teacher and includes sitting and walking meditation, a dharma talk and either dialogue practice or interviews. It is great for those considering or curious about retreats. Regular Sunday practice is still held until 10:30 am, then the intensive runs from 11 am to 4 pm. Suggested donation $30 ($10 students). Preregistration required.

Interviews
Myogetsu Osho conducts one-on-one meetings during regular practice. These meetings are opportunities to discuss questions about practice or to take up koan inquiry. Koans are records (literally “public cases”) of interactions between historical Zen teachers and students that challenge the discursive mind and require Zen students to call upon direct experience, rather than the story or opinion of one’s experience, for response.

Dharma Talks / Readings
A Dharma Talk is a public discourse by a teacher, usually sharing a koan, and is offered by Myogetsu Osho typically on the first Sunday of the month. A reading by Abbot Emeritus Annie Weisbrod from a canonical Zen text is given typically on the third Thursday evening practice of each month. See the Event Calendar for Dharma Talk and reading dates, however, since they sometimes shift during the month to accommodate other events and personal schedules.

Sangha Meeting
Open meeting for all who wish to attend. Everyone is welcome. We discuss our events schedule, finances, facilities, upcoming educational and community programs, and more. Bring food to share, if you wish.

Yoga for Meditators
This hour-and-a-half workshop is designed to improve alignment and flexibility in sitting posture to help minimize discomfort during practice. Participants should wear clothing suitable for movement. Offered by certified yoga instructor and Abbot Emeritus Annie Weisbrod. Suggested donation $15.

Ceremonial Forms Training
Vice Abbot Eric Miller leads a training session for anyone interested in learning more about ceremonial forms: opening altar, keeping time, and leading chanting. No previous experience or registration required. Typically offered the last Sunday of the month after second session at 10:30 am (see Events Calendar for schedule).

Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration
Join us for our annual 12-hour overnight sit to commemorate Buddha's Enlightenment. There will be dharma talks, bowing, chanting, zazen, and snacks throughout the night. Pre-registration is required. Suggested donation $30 ($8 students). When you register, please list the 3-hour time block(s) that you will commit to:
10:30 PM – 1:30 AM
1:30 – 4:30 AM
4:30 – 7:30 AM
7:30 – 10:30 AM (merged with Regular Practice)