Learning More to Support Zen Practice

MZMC classes support and encourage meditative practice, compassion, and joyful living. The classes below are part of our larger course curriculum, which provides structured support for exploration of Buddhist teachings to clarify the fundamental questions of our lives. Below are the classes being offered this year.

Introductory Classes

Introduction to Zen Meditation

For those who are curious about meditation, or would like to test the waters, Introduction to Zen Meditation is an introductory series of talks offered each week. Each session includes meditation instruction and teaching on how meditation and Zen relate to daily life.​

Basic Zen Forms and Etiquette

If you are interested in traditional Zen forms: bows, entries and exits, walking meditation, etc? This offering is designed for anyone who'd like an overview of forms to become more familiar and comfortable joining us for morning zazen or one of our sesshins.

Classes, Study Groups, and Practice Periods 2026

Please register one week in advance. Classes are offered online and in person.
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Therapy and Buddhist Practice: Experiencing Joy by Moving through Difficulty
with Tim Burkett and Judith Weyl
January 15 - March 5 (Eight weeks, Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:45 pm)
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Spring Morning Study Group: Shinshu Roberts’ Meeting the Myriad Things 
with Ted O'Toole
February 3 - March 10 (Tuesday Mornings, 8:10 - 9:30 am)
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Huayan Buddhism
with Ben Connelly
February 18 - March 25 (Six weeks, Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:45 pm) 
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​Spring Practice Period
The Eightfold Path: Discovering Happiness within Suffering
with Tim Burkett
April 1 - May 20 (Wednesday Evenings  7:15 - 8:45 pm or Thursday Mornings, April 2 - May 21, 8:10 - 9:30 am) 
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Pali Canon, Methods of Meditation
with Ben Connelly
May 27 - July 1 (Six weeks, Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:45 pm) 
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Shamanic Roots of Zen
with Tim Burkett
June 4 - July 7 (Six weeks, Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm)
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Zen Ritual and Liturgy
with Ben Connelly
​August 19 - September 23 (Six weeks, Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:45 pm) 
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Fall Morning Study Group: Topic TBD
​with Tim Burkett
Tuesday mornings, August 25 - September 29 (Tuesday Mornings, 8:10 - 9:30​ am)
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Fall Practice Period: Topic TBD
with Ben Connelly and Jey Ehrenhalt
September 30 - November 18 (Wednesday Evenings  7:15 - 8:45 pm or Thursday Mornings, October 1 - November 19, 8:10 - 9:30 am)
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