Classes
Classes Zoom & In-person
The Hidden Lamp Study Group
With Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith and Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Open Dates
Zoom
An ongoing study group examining the lives of Buddhist women from throughout the ages.
Aspects of Zen Practice: The Structure of ZCLA
With Teachers and Preceptors
August 16, 2026
Zen Center of Los Angeles
A monthly series looking at how Zen is practiced at ZCLA and within the mandala that is each of our lives.
Investigating Your Life: Working with the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts
With Dharma-Holder Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran and Preceptor Peggy Faith-Moon Gallaher
September 19 - November 7, 2026
These classes are offered as an introduction to the Sixteen Zen Bodhisattva precepts – what they are, and how they function in your life, and how your life is an expression of these precepts (kai). Each class includes a mix of lecture and discussion, with reading assignments for each week, as well as writing assignments […]
Tea Ceremony
September 26, 2026
Zen Center of Los Angeles
An introduction to tea ceremony with representatives of the Urasenke school.
Zen Practice II: Meeting a Teacher and the Bodhisattva Precepts
With ZCLA Sangha
July 30, 2050
Zen Center of Los Angeles
An introduction to precepts practice at the Zen Center, and meeting with a teacher.
Zen Practice I: Zen Meditation
With ZCLA Sangha
July 31, 2050
Zen Center of Los Angeles
An introduction to zazen and practicing at the Zen Center.
Zen Practice III: Gate of Sweet Nectar and Zazen
With ZCLA Sangha
August 14, 2050
Zen Center of Los Angeles
An introduction to precepts practice at the Zen Center, and meeting with a teacher.