The Cambridge Zendo is OPEN with "Vaccinations, Boosters, and Masks Required; Optional Exception to Mask Requirement for Meal Ceremonies Only." However, many activities remain hybrid (zoom and in-person) or zoom-only. Visit Cambridge Zendo Covid Status and Guidelines for details.
Regular Sits, Talks, Interviews
Weekday Evenings
Tuesday evening practice 7:00-9:00pm, zoom and in-person (when possible). Led by Julie Nelson. Instructions Document. (Orientations for newcomers are held at 6:25pm. To arrange an orientation please contact [email protected].)
Wednesday evening practice, 7:15-9:15pm, zoom only. Led by Ed Oberholtzer. Instructions Document. (Orientations for newcomers are held every other week. To arrange an orientation via Zoom send an email to [email protected].)
Mustard Seed Thursday evening practice, 7:00-8:00 pm, zoom only. Led by Fran Ludwig with Brian Rarey. Instructions Document. Contact [email protected] to arrange an orientation.
Full Moon Zen Thursday evening practice, 7:00-8:30pm, zoom only at this time. Led by Jeff Kōgen Seul. Instructions Document. Contact [email protected] to arrange an orientation.
Weekday Mornings: Sunrise Sit, 7:00-7:45 am, zoom only. All are welcome! Fran, Julie, Ed, and others collectively hold our "Zoomdo" and offer one 25 minute sit and a short encouragement talk by one of the teachers or a reading by one of the students. Instructions Document. (To arrange an orientation please contact [email protected].)
Saturday morning practice, 9:00am-12:00pm, zoom and in-person (when possible). Led by Julie Nelson and others. Instructions Document. (Orientations for newcomers are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 8:25am. To arrange an orientation please contact [email protected].)
Person of Color Sitting Group, Third Mondays 7:00-8:30pm, zoom and in-person (when possible). Led by Vincent Cho & James Peregrino. Newcomer orientations at 6:45pm. Instructions Document. Contact [email protected] with questions.
LGBTQIA+ Sitting Group Fourth Sundays 7:00-8:30pm, zoom only. Led by Karen McCormack. All LGBTQIA+ people and allies are welcome. Instructions Document. Newcomers please try to arrive at 6:30pm for a brief orientation with practice leader Caroline Murphy. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Discussion Groups
Precepts Discussion Group, June 7 - August 23, Tuesdays 5:45- 6:30pm, hybrid Instructions document. The next series will begin in the Fall 2022, led by Jeff Seul, Sensei, and most likely on Wednesday evenings. Contact [email protected] if interested. Drop-ins welcome!
Arts as Spiritual Practice, Last Thursday of every month 7:00-9:00pm, zoom only. Led by Rebecca Doverspike and Sarah Fleming. Instructions Document.
"Caring for Our Community" Book Group, Third Sunday of every month, September through May, 7:00-8:00pm, zoom only. Led by Julie Nelson and Jill Gaulding. Instructions Document.
All-Day Sit (Zazenkai)
We offer an all-day sit approximately monthly, both in person and over zoom. There will be no zazenkai in July or August 2022.
Sesshin (Multi-day retreat)
Residential Sesshin: December 15-18, 2022; and March 9-12 and
December 14-17, 2023 at Mercy by the Sea, Madison, CT. Details TBA.
Special Notes for Zoom Participants
Requests for Special Dedications. In our sutra services we dedicate our practice especially to those on a list provided by our members. During the pandemic, this will be coordinated by Sangha Care and Connection. If you wish to add to this list, please send an email to [email protected]
Because the Greater Boston Zen Center is supported entirely through donations, please visit the Virtual Dana Box.