“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
For ALL recorded Dharma talks by our teachers, please see the Ocean Gate YouTube Channel at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOFG-_XCenToA559VDXqKQ
(the YouTube tab on this website will no longer be updated weekly as all talks can be found at this link)
OCEAN GATE ZOOM ZENDO LINK
(a password now must be entered)
Zoom Meeting ID: 275 740 1596
Password: Dogen4all
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.orgUpcoming Schedule
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Sept 7th Sojun Roshi Monthly Memorial FULL DAY SITTING with Regular Saturday Program
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Sept 14th Regular Saturday Program, followed by Zendo workday and Sutra copying
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Sept 17th Bodhisattva Ceremony
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Sept 21st Regular Saturday Program, followed by Jukai (Precepts) ceremony for Jean S. and Dharma Elder ceremony for Sandy M.
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October 5th Full Day Sitting with Regular Saturday Program
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October 8th Sojun Roshi Monthly Memorial
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October 12th Regular Saturday Program, followed by Zendo Workday
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October 19th Regular Saturday Program, followed by Bodhisattva Ceremony
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Oct 26th Regular Saturday Program with Heart Sutra Copying
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Nov 2nd Full Day Sitting with Regular Saturday Program
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Nov 7th Sojun Roshi Monthly Memorial
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Nov 9th Regular Saturday Program, followed by Zendo Workday
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Nov 12th Bodhisattva Ceremony
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Nov 16th Regular Saturday Program with Heart Sutra Copying
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CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING Nov 25-29th
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Nov 30th Regular Saturday Program
The Zendo is open!
Everyone is Welcome!
Weekly Zazen (Meditation) Schedule
Tuesday & 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
At this time, Ocean Gate is not offering a scheduled zazen instruction; if you practice at Ocean Gate, zazen instruction is available on a one-on-one basis. It is also available in these 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
Paula Arai teaching in the zendo
Opening the Eye of Sojun Roshi's Ihai (streamed on Zoom)
Teacher Rakusu Receiving Ceremony
OGZC Ordination Ceremony
Sangha Pictures
Tassajara Sangha Week
Buddha's Birthday Ceremony
Rev. Shinshu and Rev. Daijaku at sangha member's memorial service
Jukai Ceremony
The "Songha" performing 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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