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  • Uji, Being-Time Study Group

    Come explore how Dogen’s teaching Uji, Being-Time, can help us actualize our Bohisattva vows in our daily lives. (More)

  • All-day Sit (Zazenkai)

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

  • Dogen Study Group

    Eihei 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

    The 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 Saturday, Jan 19
Last day for full refund for Commuter Retreat
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

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Events on Monday, Jan 21
POC Zen Group
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Description: GBZC member Leilani Diaz invites persons of color (POCs) to join her in this new, monthly sitting group. This is an opportunity to cultivate a diverse community rooted in inclusivity, justice, and compassion; it is also a chance to open our hearts and eyes to Zen Buddhism's history in the West - one largely shaped and continued by white and male persons. This group is meant to be both (a) an entry point for POCs new to Zen and (b) an exploratory practice for POCs familiar with Zen. This is a Zen Buddhist service that will include chanting, seated meditation, and walking meditation, followed by informal discussion over tea and cookies. No RSVP required. Contact [email protected] with questions.


Held the third Monday each month, 7-8:30pm

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Events on Tuesday, Jan 22
Orientation
Time: 6:25 pm - 7:00 pm

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Evening Program
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Events on Wednesday, Jan 23
Evening Program - Dokusan
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Description: Liturgy, zazen, walking meditation, and private meetings with a teacher.

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Events on Thursday, Jan 24
Morning Practice
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

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Events on Friday, Jan 25
Morning Practice
Time: 6:30 am - 7:30 am

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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