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Volunteer/Work Practice

Work Practice 2026

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Join us on June 13, 12:30- 2:00 pm

Work practice is our opportunity to give our efforts to the community by taking care of the space we share. In work practice we can express the essence of Zen, the delight of mindful activity, and appreciation of the manifest world.


Work Practice is a traditional part of Zen mindfulness.  Coming together in the spirit of the Buddha we do the best job we possibly can do to clean, fix, and organize our surroundings.  Taking joy in serving, we will commune, connect, and collaborate during Work Practice to tidy our new zendo making it inviting for all to enjoy.

These work practice opportunities will differ from our work practice during retreats in that we will be able to lightly chat and get to know each other as we work side by side.  There is little thinking involved as the Work Leader will plan and organize all tasks.  Come, get involved, be assigned a job and just "DO"!  All ability levels are welcome (kids too)!


Please consider being a garden volunteer!

Yard and Garden Work Practice, Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 am

If you enjoy working outdoors, please consider volunteering the gardens and yard.We invite you to participate in weekly light yard work activities such as watering, weeding, trimming, etc.  No experience is necessary.

There is no need to sign up or commit to attending regularly. There is no minimum time-stay and no need to bring tools. 

If you have any questions, or would like to come for some light work at another time, feel free to contact the office at  [email protected]. 

"Take care of things, and they will take care of you.”

- SUZUKI ROSHI

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  • Home
  • Programming
    • Zoom Program Links
    • Introductory Class
    • Sunday/Tuesday Talks
    • Calendar
    • Classes
    • Retreats and Workshops
    • Daily Meditation
    • Affinity Groups
    • Mentorship
    • Youth Programs
    • Foundations of Practice
    • Advanced Studies
  • Resources
    • Sunday Talk Archive
    • Chants and Services
    • MZMC Authors
    • Sewing Practice
    • Books and Links
    • Spiritual Care
    • Equity and Inclusion
    • Library
    • Ceremonies
    • Primers
  • Community
    • Monastic Residencies
    • Council Process
    • Race and Climate Justice Action
    • Pastoral Care &Mutual Aid
    • People of Color Dharma Group
    • LGBTQ+ Dharma Group
    • Tara Dharma Group
    • Yoga Class
    • Volunteer/Work Practice
    • Buddhism and Recovery
    • Joyce Food Shelf
  • Katagiri project
    • Memorial Tomoe Katagiri
    • 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
    • Contact
  • Support
    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Planned Giving
    • Donation-Only Programming
    • Volunteer