Everyone is welcome to join us for our activities. We offer meditation three times a week, multi-day sesshin three times a year, and one day sitting several times a year.
We sit every Monday morning, Wednesday evening and Saturday morning unless the Center is closed for a sesshin or holiday. Before visiting the center, it is advisable to call the center at 510-596-3087 for information on late schedule changes or updates.
Our sesshin (retreat) information can be found here.
Weekly Schedule
Monday Mornings
7:00-7:40 am: Zazen
Wednesday Evening, 6:30 – 7:50 pm
You may attend any portion of the Wednesday schedule, but please do not enter or leave the Zendo in the middle of a sitting period.
6:30-7:05 pm: Zazen
7:05-7:15 pm: Kinhin (Walking Meditation)
7:15-7:50 pm: Zazen
Saturday Schedule, 8:30 am – noon
You may attend any portion of the schedule. However, if you wish to have a private meeting with the teacher (Daisan), please plan to attend the entire schedule.
8:30-9:05: Zazen
9:05-9:40: Work Practice
9:45-10:20: Zazen
10:20-10:30: Kinhin
10:30-10:50: Zazen
10:50-11:00: Service
11:00-11:45: Dharma Talk
11:45: Informal Tea
A Zen Practice for Meeting Every Situation with Intelligence and Compassion 
Beginner Instruction is offered by appointment every Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM when we are not in retreat or closed. Please call ahead at 510-596-3087 and leave your name and telephone number. Your call will be returned to set up an appointment.
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