VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON

AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023, the Center’s schedule is open for in-person and virtual zazen meditation, Monday thru Saturday mornings at 6:30 – 7:30 am; an additional sit is available on Saturday mornings at 10 - 11 am. Evening zazen meditation is offered Monday – Thursday at 6 – 7 pm. .

We ask that all who attend zazen or other activities at AZC be fully vaccinated unless you have a medical condition that prevents vaccinations. Face masks are optional inside the zendo, but encouraged due to the presence of older members and/or individuals who are immunocompromised. Outdoor seating options for zazen are available.

The library has reopened for member-only check out. Check the newsletter for availability and more information.

The Board is monitoring the recommendations from the NMDH and will adjust AZC protocols accordingly. We are concerned for everyone’s health and well-being especially since many sangha members are older and AZC is Seiju’s residence. We will keep everyone apprised through the newsletter and website of updates and any changes as they occur.

Mondays
6:30 - 7:30 AM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZAZEN
6:00 - 7:00 PM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZAZEN

Tuesdays
6:30 -7:30 AM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZAZEN
6:00 -7:00 PM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP WITH AISHI CHUCK BLOCHER - Zazen at 6:00-6:30 followed by a sangha led Buddhist reading group. See below*.

Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30 AM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZAZEN
7:30 - 8:30 AM: COFFEE AND BAGELS WITH THE BOARD
6:00 - 7:00 PM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZAZEN

Thursdays
6:30 - 7:30 AM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZAZEN
6:00 - 7:00 PM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP WITH SEIJU - Zazen at 6:00-6:30 followed by a teacher led discussion of "Basic Teachings of the Buddha" by Glenn Wallis.

Fridays
6:30 - 7:30 AM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZAZEN

Saturdays
6:30 - 7:30 AM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZAZEN
7:30 - 8:30 AM: COFFEE AND BAGELS WITH THE BOARD
8:30 - 9:30 AM: SAMU (WORK PRACTICE)
10:00 - 11:00 AM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ZAZEN

Sundays
7:00 - 9:00 AM: OPEN SIT -- come and go as you please, inside or outside the zendo.

*Tuesday evening book discussions with Chuck Blocher: Charlotte Joko Beck's: Everyday Zen and Glen Wallis' Dhammapada. These books are discussed on alternate Tuesdays and begin after a period of Zazen which starts at 6:00. More details are in the bi-monthly newsletters.