As stated on Cambridge Zendo Covid Status and Guidelines, the Cambridge zendo is CLOSED due to Covid at least though January 2022. See below and Special Notes for Zoom participants for instructions for Zoom participation.
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].)
Thursday evening practice (Mustard Seed), 7:00-8:00 pm, zoom only. Led by Fran Ludwig with Brian Rarey. Instructions Document.
Weekday Mornings: Sunrise Sit, 7:00-7:45 am, zoom only. All are welcome! Fran, Julie, Ed, and others collectively hold our Cloud Zendo 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.
LGBTQIA+ Sitting Group Fourth Sundays 7:00-8:30pm, zoom only. Led by Karen McCormack. All LGBTQIA+ people and allies are welcome. Instructions Document.
Discussion Groups
Social Lunch Break, Every Wednesday from 12:00-12:45pm, zoom only. Instructions document. Contact [email protected]
Precepts Discussion Groups, Mondays 7:30-8:15pm January 24, 2022 through April 11, 2022 and Thursdays 6:15-7pm January 27, 2022 through April 14, 2022, both via zoom. Led by Julie Nelson. Instructions document.
Arts as Spiritual Practice, Second Mondays and last Thursday of every month 7:00-9:00pm, zoom only. Led by Rebecca Doverspike and Sarah Fleming. Instructions Document.
Thursday Night Book Group. Led by Julie Nelson and Rick Hardy. Second Thursdays of every month, 7:15-8:30pm, zoom only. Instructions Document.
All-Day Sit (Zazenkai)
We offer an all-day sit approximately monthly, both in person and over zoom. Upcoming dates in 2022 include January 22, February 19, and March 19. See the information sheet for details on registration and schedule.
Sesshin (Multi-day retreat)
Residential Sesshin: July 28-31 and December 15-18, 2022, 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.
Contact [email protected] if you need technical assistance.