“Those who are Buddhas are always in samadhi, the state like the ocean.” ~ Dogen Zenji
Welcome from our Teachers
Ocean Gate Zen Center is a Soto Zen temple dedicated to supporting zazen (meditation) as well as wholesome compassionate activity for self and others. Located at Pleasure Point we offer a neighborhood Zen Center to Santa Cruz’s South Side, Capitola, Soquel and Aptos. Everyone is welcome ...
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For Beginners
If you are new to Zen practice and are curious about how we enter into and sustain our Buddhist practice, this page should help you by offering information about events and training opportunities helpful to your exploration of Zen Buddhism.
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Come As You Are Zen
This is an informal Saturday morning program focused on investigating Buddhist teachings for creating ease and skillful response in our daily life. The program begins with meditation followed by a Dharma talk by one of our teachers: Rev. Daijaku Kinst or Rev. Shinshu Roberts. Talks are for both the beginner as well as the advanced practitioner. Everyone is welcome.
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Our Teachers:
Rev. Daijaku Kinst & Rev. Shinshu Roberts
Ocean Gate YouTube Channel Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOFG-_XCenToA559VDXqKQ
Everyone is Welcome to participate.
Questions: info@oceangatezen.org
Ocean Gate Zen Center is streaming all activities live on Zoom
SATURDAY MORNING "COME AS YOU ARE" SCHEDULE:
Saturday Zazen/Meditation (9 a.m.) & Dharma Talk (9:30 a.m.)
OCEAN GATE ZOOM ZENDO LINK
Winter Zoom Zendo Schedule Calendar link
Questions can be asked via email at oceangatezen.org
Winter Zendo Scheduled Activities:
Nov. 28th: Regular Saturday Schedule + Gratitude Ceremony
The zendo will be closed Nov. 26th & 27th for Thanksgiving
Dec. Genzo-e on Genjōkōan registration required
Saturday Dec. 5.: Regular Saturday Schedule
Dec 12.: Regular Saturday Schedule + Genzo-e Schedule
Dec 19.: Regular Saturday Schedule
Dec. 26 :Zendo Closed – NY's Day
New Year’s Day Ceremony: we will have an outdoor New Year Ceremony/Time and Place TBA
Streaming Saturday Morning Lecture
Weekly Zazen-Meditation, Everyone is Welcome.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Meditation 6:45 a.m. - 7:25 a.m. followed by Chanting Service
Well-Being and Passage Service is Thursday morning following zazen
Friday Meditation @ 9 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. followed by Chanting Service
Saturday Morning Schedule:
9 a.m. Meditation
9:30 a.m. Dharma Talk, followed by Questions & Answers
In person zazen instruction is currently cancelled because of the corona virus. Recommended Videos:
Meditation Instruction by Sojun Weitsman Roshi (Rev. Daijuku and Shinshu's teacher) of the Berkeley Zen Center on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBmYlr35mYU
Link to: Soto Zen Meditation Instructions from the Japanese Sotoshu
We will be offering Saturday Morning's schedule as online zoom zazen and lecture (same time). Please access the zendo activities through the zoom link Ocean Gate Zoom Zendo Link
Ocean Gate Zen Center Winter Schedule of Events link: 2020 Winter October – January 1st, Events Calendar
Sangha Pictures
Zazen Zoom
2020 Jikoji Weekend Sesshin
Rev. Jaku stringing cranes
Folding Cranes for 2020 Tsuru For Solidarity Action
Holiday Party
Your Support
Ocean Gate Zen Center is available to all and there is no charge for the daily program, meditation or lectures. The Zen Center relies solely on donations and financial support is always welcome. Ocean Gate Zen Center is a 501(c)3 tax exempt non-profit religious organization. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Contact Us
info@oceangatezen.org 920 41st Avenue, Suite F (enter from parking lot) Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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