About the Daily Meditation (Zazen) Schedule

The daily practice schedule is open to the public by donation. You are welcome for all, or any part of, this schedule. If you are new to Zen Buddhism or the Center, you may want to attend the one-time Introduction to Zen Meditation class before you begin coming to these regularly scheduled meditation sessions.

Zazen ("seated Zen") is traditional Zen Buddhist meditation, and the primary type of meditation that you'll find at MZMC. It is practiced in silence, with no guidance offered. It is a form of meditation in which the practitioner does not use any specific object of meditation; rather, practitioners remain as much as possible in the present moment, aware of and observing what passes through their minds and around them. It's simple but profound, taking only a few minutes to learn but a lifetime to master. It is often helpful to meet and work with a teacher when practicing this type of meditation. You can also do some research online; here is a helpful website. 

Daily Meditation Schedule Now Online with Zoom

Monday through Thursday, a.m.

Tuesday Evenings

Closed Retreat Days and Holidays

Daily meditation is suspended when retreats are in progress, except for the Sunday morning schedule (meditation, talk, and Introduction to Zen Meditation class), which takes place as usual during retreats. Reference the calendar for details. 
Buddhism and the 12 Steps of Recovery may still meet when the Center is closed. Check with the facilitator of the group for more detailed information. Click here for more information about this group.

Monday and Wednesday, p.m.

Saturday Mornings

Sunday Mornings