August 22, 2021
The Sangha Programs Office team is delighted to announce that they will be launching two new online groups in mid-September. Monthly Dharma Reflections One program is Dharma Reflections, taking place the second Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 2:15pm Eastern on Zoom, beginning September 12, 2021. Longtime RZC member and practitioner Larry McSpadden will…
April 27, 2021
A full list of news and events, starting with the most recent.
April 26, 2021
At the Rochester Zen Center, we recognize racism as one of the most insidious sources of dukkha (suffering) and join other Centers across the United States in bearing witness to social injustice. Here in Rochester, our local community has experienced multiple instances of egregious police brutality against Black adults and children. During police responses to…
July 19, 2020
Donations from our members and friends comprise the lion’s share of the Center’s annual budget, which supports daily sittings, retreats, podcasts, publications, and more. You can now donate to the Center through PayPal using a credit card, and you have the choice of paying in one lump sum or by a recurring monthly payment,…
July 17, 2020
An Online Evening With Dharma Teacher, Valerie Brown Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:30 – 8:30 pm via Zoom Hosted by Blooming Lilac Sangha; Dharma Refuge; and the Rochester Zen Center. “How to Fight Racial and Social Injustice Without Hating” Many of us are compelled to stand up for racial and social justice as the events…
July 16, 2020
In August, the Seeing Through Racism group is starting a series of Zoom discussions around Ruth King’s Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism From the Inside Out. We’ve chosen this book because it’s a rare combination of a Black Buddhist teacher writing about both meditation and anti-racist activism with expertise, compassion, and practicality.
July 14, 2020
On Sunday, November 21, we’ll hold our next extended sitting, both in person and using Zoom. Private Instruction will be offered during the late-morning zazen block. If you’re interested or have questions about Private Instruction, email Trueman (trueman@rzc.org) to arrange an appointment and discuss format (FaceTime, Zoom, etc.). Here is the schedule with additional information:…
July 12, 2020
Although Zen practice is simple and direct, it’s not easy, and getting the habit of daily sitting established can be difficult. Between Introductory Workshops, the Center offers a series of Saturday sessions that aim to help with that. Anyone who’s attended a Workshop, whether you’ve become a member yet or not, is welcome. Sessions are…
July 11, 2020
Workshops at the Center: a practical introduction to Zen Throughout the year the Rochester Zen Center offers both in-person and online introductory meditation workshops taught either by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede (pronounced “coal-heed”) or by Sensei John Pulleyn (pronounced “puh-leen) along with their senior students. Because getting started in Zen practice isn’t as simple as attending a…
July 10, 2020
For the foreseeable future, the Center won’t be able to hold indoor sittings or events, but there are still a number of ways you can join with others and deepen your practice. When in doubt about what’s happening when, check the online calendar. Get yourself on the Center’s email list We typically send out one…