Our mission is to empower you to live a Zen-inspired life of openness, empathy, and clarity.

Upcoming Programs

July 3–4, 2025 | Bare Bones | Nonresidential

SUMMER 2–DAY ZEN MEDITATION RETREAT
Deepen Your Spiritual Path and Activate more Creative Possibilities in Your Life

In times of rapid change and disruption, it’s important to ground ourselves in spiritual practices that allow us to have a larger view of our world. This two-day retreat will be held in a bare bones style (no service, no dharma talks).

July 10, 2025 | 7:45-10:00 am

MORNING COFFEE
Thursday, July 10th, following morning meditation

The Kinship Circle invites you to join us for a morning coffee on Thursday, July 10th following morning meditation. Come any time between 7:45 and 10:00. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and treats, you provide . . . yourself!

Saturday, July 12 from 7:00-9:00 PM.

INDRA’S NET OPEN MIC FOR WORDS, MUSIC, AND PERFORMANCE | Hybrid

ZLMC is hosting this event to give you an opportunity to share your gifts with a larger audience. We want to give artists a chance to share their voice, story, and passion with others. All talents are welcome: music, poetry, comedy, spoken word, storytelling, dance, performance. You have 10 minutes max to share. To sign up or ask a question, email june.tanoue@zlmc.org. Suggested donation of $10.

Saturday, July 19 from 5:00-9:00 PM.

SUMMER FIESTA @ ZLMC

Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, music, and summer fun! Live music by the duo Huguito and Pedrito of Wayco Andes.

Hula dancing
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All are welcome–come celebrate and support the Zen Life & Meditation Center community.

Welcome to the Zen Center

Every day, people just like you step through our doors – CEOs and students, believers and skeptics, all searching for clarity. We understand the burdens you may carry: the depression that colors your world gray, the stress that tightens your shoulders, and the burnout that dims your spark. We’ve walked this path before and we’ve found something worth sharing.

1. First Steps on the Path

Imagine standing at the threshold of a new world – one filled with peace, wisdom, and connection. Join our Zen family by attending any of our free events, such as our Sunday Morning Zen program or our weekly morning online meditation.

2. Getting Started

Zen meditation and the cultivation of mindful awareness form the core of our practice, offering profound benefits such as stress management, deeper relationships, and a richer life experience. Begin your journey with our four-part Meditation for Everyone course.

3. Embrace the Zen Journey

Our Sangha welcomes all, from curious newcomers to dedicated practitioners. To help you understand better the nature of the Zen Spiritual Path, we suggest you take our course, the Path of Zen. The next step is to consider joining the Center as a member. There are two kinds of membership at the center.There are several ways to participate as a member. You may become a supporting member paying monthly dues to help support our mission You may also choose to embark on a serious Zen path of training.

4. Finding Your True North

As you delve into your Zen practice, a world of self-discovery unfolds before you. The ordinary is extraordinary–each moment a revelation, each breath a miracle. Your journey may lead you to take the Jukai ceremony, where you embrace the sixteen precepts under your teacher’s guidance.