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Daily Meditation

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 and In Person

Monday through Thursday, am

  • ​5:45 be on cushion
  • 5:50 sitting meditation
  • 6:20 walking meditation
  • 6:30 sitting meditation
  • 7:00 – 7:10 morning service
  • Click here to Zoom for all or any part of this schedule.
  • Click here to access the morning chants 

Tuesday Evenings

  • 6:35 be on cushion
  • 6:40 Meditation
  • 7:30 – 8:15 Tuesday Talk and Discussion
  • 7:30 – 8:30 Introduction to Zen Meditation
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  • Click here to Zoom Introduction

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, pm

  • ​5:45 be on cushion
  • 5:50 sitting meditation
  • 6:20 walking meditation
  • 6:30 – 7:00 sitting meditation
  • Click here to Zoom for all or any part of this schedule.​

Saturday Mornings

  • 9:05 be on cushion
  • 9:10 sitting meditation
  • 9:35 walking meditation
  • 9:45 sitting meditation
  • 10:10 – 10:30 service
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  • Click here to access the Saturday Morning Chants.

Sunday Mornings

  • 9:05 be on cushion
  • 9:10 Meditation
  • 10:00 Sunday Talk
  • ​11:00 Tea/Social Time (except during retreats)
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  • 10:00 Click here for the Introduction to Zen Meditation
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  • Home
  • Programming
    • MZMC Programming
    • Zoom Program Links
    • Introductory Class
    • Sunday/Tuesday Talks
    • Calendar
    • Classes
    • Practice Periods
    • Retreats and Workshops
    • Daily Meditation
    • Curriculum
    • Affinity Groups
    • Mentorship
    • Youth Programs
  • Resources
    • MZMC Resources
    • Sunday Talk Archive
    • Chants and Services
    • MZMC Authors
    • Sewing Practice
    • Books and Links
    • Spiritual Care
    • Equity and Inclusion
    • Library
    • Ceremonies
    • Primers
  • Community
    • MZMC Community
    • 50th Online Booklet
    • Council Process
    • Racial Justice Action
    • People of Color Dharma Group
    • Death and Dying Book Group
    • Waking Up to Race
    • LGBTQ+ Dharma Group
    • Volunteer/Work Practice
    • Mala Making Workshop
    • Buddhism and Recovery
    • Joyce Food Shelf
  • Katagiri project
    • Katagiri Project
    • Biography and Lineage
    • Books, Photos, and Videos
    • Audio Archive Project >
      • The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive
    • Tomoe Katagiri
    • Blog
  • About MZMC
    • About MZMC
    • Teachers
    • Board
    • Ethics
    • Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
    • History of Inclusivity
    • Initiation and Priest Training
    • Building Project
    • Contact
  • Support
    • Support MZMC
    • Membership and Donation Season
    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Donation-Only Programming
    • Volunteer