“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
View our latest Dharma talk on You Tube: The Practice of Being Ill
Old Age, Sickness and Death
Due to a recent uptick in covid transmission, Ocean Gate Zen Center is closed for in-person attendance: All activities are live on Zoom. We will tentatively reopen on July 5th.
OCEAN GATE ZOOM ZENDO LINK
Questions? Email us: info@oceangatezen.org
Upcoming Schedule
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June 19th Hakuryu Sojun Daiosho's Funeral https://www.sfzc.org/calendar/events/online/sunday-300pm-funeral-sojun-mel-weitsman-online-619
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June 25th Speaker: Randy Chelsey
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July 1st Speaker Mark Hollingshead
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July 8th Regular Saturday Program, Speaker Rev. Jaku Kinst
SATURDAY MORNING "COME AS YOU ARE" SCHEDULE:
9:00AM Zazen/Meditation 9:35AM Dharma Talk
Everyone is Welcome to participate.
If you are new to OGZC and have questions, please email: info@oceangatezen.org
Weekly Zazen (Meditation) Schedule
The Zendo is open!
Everyone is Welcome!
We require that a person attending be fully vaccinated (including booster) and as of June 2022, masks are again required.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Meditation 6:45 a.m. - 7:25 a.m. followed by Chanting Service
Friday Meditation 9 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. followed by Chanting Service
Saturday Morning Schedule:
9 a.m. Meditation
9:35 a.m. Dharma Talk, followed by Questions & Answers
In-person Zazen Instruction is currently cancelled, but here are recommended Videos:
Zazen Instruction by Sojun Roshi Mel Weitsman of the Berkeley Zen Center (Revs Daijaku and Shinshu's teacher) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBmYlr35mYU
Link to: Soto Zen Meditation Instructions from the Japanese Sotoshu
Opening the Eye of Sojun Roshi's Ihai (streamed on Zoom)
Teacher Rakusu Receiving Ceremony
Sangha Pictures
Buddha's Birthday Ceremony 2022
Ofuda Burning Ceremony for 2021
June 26th Jukai Ceremony
2020 Jikoji Weekend Sesshin 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.
Upcoming Events Calendar
There is currently no events calendar for 2022, see above on home page for the next few month's activities. Contact Us
info@oceangatezen.org 920 41st Avenue, Suite F (enter from parking lot) Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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