Brown Bag Zen w/ Melinda McCurdy - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Zazenkai w/ Guy Riina
One Sunday each month through November at McGowan House (map)
“You should know that this (zazen) is the complete path of the buddha-dharma, and nothing can compare to it. “
---Dogen Zenji
Evening Zazen w/ Robert Reese - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Zazen Instruction
Led by Diane Wells and offered every 3rd Thursday of each month after morning zazen at 8:15 am.
All are welcome
Brown Bag Zen w/ Guy Riina - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Evening Zazen w/ Patricia Wolff - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
2026 MBZC Sesshin
“Sesshin is a time to diligently care for and collect body and mind in one suchness. It is an opportunity to discover anew, clarify, and actualize our ultimate concern.” —from 2026 sesshin leader, Shōgen Danielson.
Clink below for full details.
https://www.montereybayzencenter.org/events-1/sesshin-2026-kszfp
Brown Bag Zen w/ Dana Takagi - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Zazen Instruction - In Person
Zazen instruction will be held at the Carl Cherry Center only in-person. All are welcome.
Evening Zazen w/ TBA - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Brown Bag Zen w/ Teresa Jones - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Evening Zazen w/ TBA - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Brown Bag Zen w/ Ursi Frei - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Evening Zazen w/ TBA - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Zazen Instruction
Led by Diane Wells and offered every 3rd Thursday of each month after morning zazen at 8:15 am.
All are welcome
Brown Bag Zen w/ Becky Taylor - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Evening Zazen w/ TBA - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Brown Bag Zen w/ Paul Hersh - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Evening Zazen w/ TBA - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Evening Zazen w/ Shogen Danielson - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Brown Bag Zen w/ Lalan - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Evening Zazen w/ Sara Hunsaker - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Zazen Instruction - In Person
Zazen instruction will be held at the Carl Cherry Center only in-person. All are welcome.
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Brown Bag Zen w/ Mary Quirit - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Evening Zazen w/ Patricia Wolff - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Brown Bag Zen w/ Hans Lehmann - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Evening Zazen w/ Robert Reese - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji
Zazenkai w/ Sara Hunsaker
One Sunday each month through November at McGowan House (map)
“You should know that this (zazen) is the complete path of the buddha-dharma, and nothing can compare to it. “
---Dogen Zenji
Ordinary Recovery - Hybrid
Through talks, discussions and meditation, we will investigate the many points of convergence between the 12-steps and the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention and can become a “positive addiction” that provides a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.
Fee: By donation
Brown Bag Zen w/ Carolynn Schaut - Hybrid
Emphasizing a broad, user-friendly approach to Soto Zen, the meeting includes a twenty minute meditation, a short, personal reflection by a Sangha member, and discussion. Brown Bag Zen accentuates Zen practice and personal Dharma in ordinary life.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 597 085 0569
Passcode: 195454
Zazen Instruction
Led by Diane Wells and offered every 3rd Thursday of each month after morning zazen at 8:15 am.
All are welcome
Mid-Week Meditation
The hour begins with a 30-minute meditation, followed by a quotation or poem and open discussion. All are welcome, come as you are, Zen practitioner or not. We simply gather together for a while...quiet and still in the middle of it all...look into a reading...and go on our way.
In-person only
Evening Zazen w/ Sara Hunsaker - Hybrid
Updated offerings for Tuesday evening’s meditation and programing will include kinhin (walking meditation) and regular service. As in the past, Tuesday evening will continue on Zoom. Please join us.
Schedule:
Zazen: 6:30 to 7:05 p.m.
Kinhin: 7:05 to 7:10 p.m.
Service: 7:10 to 7:20 p.m.
Discussion: 7:25 to 7:45 p.m.
Questions: 7:45 p.m.
End of evening: 8:00 p.m.
Donation or dana direct to MBZC. Any donation amount, as affordable.
“Here is the place; here the way unfolds.” — Eihei Dogen Zenji