August 22, 2023
Free Gokhale Workshop, Thursday, September 14, 7:00 pm. Esther Gokhale, author of 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, an excellent resource on posture and body mechanics, will be in Rochester to lead workshops on September 14 and 15. As she has done in prior years, she has generously offered to lead a free session for our…
August 22, 2023
Sunday, September 17, 11 am: Sangha Conversation on Social Justice Engagement As a follow-up to the discussion that took place at our annual member meeting on June 25, this Zoom meeting will be an opportunity to share and learn about differing needs related to the Zen Center’s engagement with social justice issues. This question arose…
June 21, 2023
The Sangha Programs Office is organizing a contingent of marchers for the upcoming Rochester Pride Parade. We’re looking for people (including allies) who are interested in marching alongside a few RZC staff members. The parade starts at 1:00 pm on July 15 and the route begins on Park Avenue (near Arnold Park) and leads to…
June 7, 2023
July 15, 2023, 9:00 – 4:00 Whether you’re interested in learning about a meditation practice or deepening the one you already have, this Rochester Zen Center workshop will provide a practical introduction to Zen meditation. Led by Sensei Donna Kowal, the workshop will take place in a serene country setting, the Chapin Mill Retreat Center…
May 29, 2023
Our next Annual Meeting of Members will be held on June 25 at 11 a.m. in the Buddha Hall. You’re invited to attend in-person or on Zoom. Minutes for previous Annual Meetings and Trustee Meetings as well as Annual Financial Reports are available at https://www.rzc.org/about/governance/meeting-minutes/
May 23, 2023
Thursday, June 29, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Join our excursion from the Chapin Mill Work Retreat to the birthplace of Jell-O! Meeting at the front entrance of the Chapin Mill Retreat Center, we will carpool to the Jell-O Gallery, then have dinner at a local restaurant. Admission for the Jell-O Gallery is $6. For more…
April 17, 2023
The Zen Center wouldn’t run as smoothly as it does if it weren’t for a ton of wonderful volunteers – both in person and online. Since we haven’t had a volunteer lunch in a few years, we’d like to invite anyone who has volunteered in the recent past for a celebratory lunch. We would love…
April 17, 2023
Come join Sangha members on Sunday, April 23, for a simple potluck. The front door opens at 3:00 p.m. Bring a vegetarian dish to share and plan to help clean up for about 10 minutes afterward. If you plan to come, please RSVP to Jamie (jamiee@rzc.org).
April 17, 2023
Spring is here, so come if you can to a Sangha workday at Arnold Park on Saturday, April 22. The workday is from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Goal: Weeding, mulching, pruning, and edging, both the back yard and front. We promise donuts and coffee. Pizza and salad will also be provided. If you can’t…
March 23, 2023
Baseball Viewing Party: Yankees at The Angels Join our host, Jake Langendorfer at 7 p.m. for Yankees at The Angels. We’ll be watching the game in the library on the 3rdfloor of 5 Arnold Park. Come to the front door and ring the doorbell. You can look forward to pizza and non-alcoholic beer.