“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
Link to our most recent audio lecture: Re-opening Ocean Gate post Covid
Link to the same lecture (video) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aXxRXQwNdIEEveryone 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
Questions can be asked via email at oceangatezen.org
Saturday Schedule
- June 19th regular zazen/lecture schedule + Summer Solstice & Juneteenth
- June 26th regular zazen/lecture schedule, followed by Jukai (Receiving Precepts) Ceremony
- July 3rd regular zazen/lecture schedule
- July 10th regular zazen/lecture schedule
- July 12-24th Intensive led by Rev. Daijaku Kinst
- July 17th Half Day Sitting (regular zazen/talk schedule)
- July 31st regular zazen/lecture schedule
- August 7th regular zazen/lecture schedule + Sojun Hakuryu Memorial Service
- August 14th regular zazen/lecture schedule
- August 21st regular zazen/lecture schedule + Bodhisattva Ceremony
- August 28th regular zazen/lecture schedule + Half Day Sitting
Important Dates in the Future
- Precepts Class Wednesday nights June 9th - July 8th
- June 26th Jukai Ceremony after CAYA
- July Intensive led by Rev. Daijaku Kinst/July 12th - 17th
- October 9th Shukke Tokudo for Steve Palmisano
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
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
Sangha Pictures
Opening the Eye of Sojun Roshi's Ihai
Hand made Zebrawood clackers
wrapped in a Tassajara Bandana from Steph R.
Buring last year's ofuda and well-being/passage cards.
Streamed on Zoom for Sangha members.
Pre-covid 2020 Jikoji Weekend Sesshin
Rev. Jaku stringing cranes
Pre-covid: Folding Cranes for 2020
Tsuru For Solidarity Action
Pre-covid 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.
Upcoming Events Calendar
There is currently no events calendar for 2021, 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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