Events and Holidays

Dec 20, 20244 min read

The Longest Night: Traditional Japanese and Modern Zen Ways To Celebrate the Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice, marks the longest night of the year. It's a moment steeped in tradition and spiritual significance

Dec 13, 20243 min read

By making intentional choices, we can celebrate in ways that honor not only our traditions but also the planet.

Dec 4, 20243 min read

Each year on December 8th, Buddhists around the world celebrate Rohatsu, or Bodhi Day, commemorating the enlightenment of The Buddha.

Mar 18, 20241 min read

Higan (彼岸, meaning "distant shore") is a Japanese Buddhist holiday exclusively celebrated for seven days; three days before and three...

Dec 20, 20232 min read

Winter has enveloped the Northern Hemisphere and the Winter Solstice is upon us. Our Zen traditions invite us to embrace the quiet of...

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Ango practice period, which began on August 13 at Obon, ended this past week on December 8th, Rohatsu, celebrating The Buddha’s...

Aug 7, 20231 min read

Join us for our annual Obon Zazenkai Obon is a Japanese holiday celebrated August 13-16 as a time to remember ancestors and as a time of...