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. 

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Monday through Thursday, am

• 6:25 be on cushion
• 6:30 sitting meditation
• 7:00 walking meditation
• 7:10 sitting meditation
• 7:40 service
• 7:50 - 8:00 work practice​
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• 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. 

Monday and Wednesday, pm

• ​5:45 be on cushion
  
• 5:50 sitting meditation
• 6:20 walking meditation
• 6:30 – 7:00 sitting meditation
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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