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Featured Events

  • Turning Toward Group

    Turning Toward GroupTurning Toward is a group for white-identifying dharma practitioners to hold each other accountable and encourage each other in doing the inner and outer work of dismantling racism (More)

  • Non-Residential Sesshin

    Non-Residential SesshinSee our scheduled Non-residential Sesshins. (More)

  • LGBTQIA+ Zen Group

    LGBTQIA+ Zen GroupThe GBZC community invites you to participate in Zen meditation and dialogue for LGBTQIA+ people and allies. (More)

  • Writing as Spiritual Practice Group

    Writing as Spiritual Practice GroupCome share your or others’ writing and support one another’s creative endeavors through conversation about its relation to spiritual practice. (More)

  • Persons of Color Monthly Sitting Group

    Persons of Color Monthly Sitting GroupGBZC members Vincent Cho and James Peregrino invite persons of color (POCs) to join them in this monthly sitting group. (More)

  • Realizing Genjokoan Study Group

    Realizing Genjokoan Study GroupCome explore this introduction to Dogen’s teachings and how they can encourage and support us in our practice. (More)

  • All-day Sit (Zazenkai)

    All-day Sit (Zazenkai)All-day sits are offered most months. (More)

  • Dogen Study Group

    Dogen Study GroupEihei Dogen founded Soto Zen in Japan. Each month we gather to support each other in our exploration of Dogen’s insightful writings. (More)

  • Precepts Discussion Group

    Precepts Discussion GroupThe Precepts of Skillful Action are the heart of what it means to practice Zen off the cushion. Dive into this endlessly rich, ever-unfolding practice. (More)

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Events on Tuesday, Feb 18
Evening Program
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Events on Wednesday, Feb 19
Evening Program - Dharma Talk and Discussion
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Description: Liturgy, zazen, walking meditation, and dharma talk and discussion.

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Events on Thursday, Feb 20
Morning Practice
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

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Events on Friday, Feb 21
Morning Practice
Time: 6:30 am - 7:30 am

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Events on Saturday, Feb 22
Orientation
Time: 8:25 am - 8:55 am

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Morning Program
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Quarterly Samu
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Description: <p style="">Samu refers to physical work that is done with the same intention we use in zazen. It’s caring for the physical space of GBZC in Cambridge as a part of our spiritual practice.</p><p style="">Every quarter the Facilities Working group organizes an afternoon of cleaning and care for the center's physical space. We do general cleaning and perhaps some small projects such as hanging art.</p><p style="">It’s also a good opportunity to connect with your fellow sangha-mates, and family and friends are welcome.</p><p style="">There are many ways to support the sangha, and taking care of the physical space is a valuable way to do that.  Mike Cerone, the head of the Facilities Working Group, leads quarterly samu. He writes, “It's been an important part of my practice for many years.”</p>To RSVP for samu, email Mike at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" style="">[email protected]</a>. 

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Events on Sunday, Feb 23
Dogen Study Group
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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LGBTQIA+ Zen Group
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Description: The community at GBZC invites you to participate in a monthly sitting practice where our focus is on LGBTQIA+ issues. Our aim is to create a safe space for Zen meditation and dialogue for LGBTQIA+ people and allies.

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Podcast Information

Welcome to our Greater Boston Zen Center podcast, coming to you from Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can listen to dharma talks (teisho) given by our abbot Josh Jiun Bartok, Roshi and our two co-heads of practice Steve Wallace, Sensei and Dharma Holder Laura Wallace. For more information about teachers, events, and practice periods, go to our website: www.bostonzen.org