In addition to our regularly scheduled practice sessions, the North Carolina Zen Center hosts other events such as retreats, ceremonies and community work days. Below you will find information about our longer-range schedule and upcoming events. Please check back from time to time to get the latest updates.
- March 30, 2025
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- April 6, 2025
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Buddha's Birthday Ceremony and Celebration
April 6, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Held in conjunction with our regular Sunday program. Families are invited to bathe the baby Buddha statue with sweet tea and hear the story of the Buddha’s birth. Chanting and offerings are made as well. A potluck follows the celebration.
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- April 12, 2025
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- April 27, 2025
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- May 6, 2025
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Spring Sesshin
May 6, 2025 6:00 pm - May 11, 2025 12:30 pm
Join us for our Spring sesshin, or retreat. This sesshin will follow a traditional schedule with periods of silent sitting (zazen), walking meditation (kinhin), and dharma talks. Vegetarian meals are provided. Shared accommodations. Previous experience is recommended including attending an Introduction to Zen Workshop or Orientation and a daily meditation practice. For more information email info@nczencenter.org
To register: https://nczencenter.org/event-registration/
$65 per day for non-members, $60 for members
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- June 7, 2025
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Introduction to Zen Workshop
June 7, 2025 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
This introductory workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the principles and practice of Zen.
We encourage anyone who has not done an orientation at the Center to attend. Even if you have been sitting with us for a while, it can be helpful to review and perhaps learn something new.
We will go over the philosophy, practice, and forms of Zen. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, as well as meet some of the members and staff. Light refreshments will be offered.
Cost is $30
To register please click HERE.
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- July 4, 2025
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- July 31, 2025
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Summer Sesshin
July 31, 2025 6:00 pm - August 3, 2025 12:30 pm
Join us for our Summer sesshin, or retreat. This sesshin will follow a traditional schedule with periods of silent sitting (zazen), walking meditation (kinhin), and dharma talks. Vegetarian meals are provided. Shared accommodations. Previous experience is recommended including attending an Introduction to Zen Workshop or Orientation and a daily meditation practice. For more information email info@nczencenter.org
To register: https://nczencenter.org/event-registration/
$65 day for non-members, $60 for members
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- October 14, 2025
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Fall Sesshin
October 14, 2025 6:00 pm - October 19, 2025 12:30 pm
Join us for our annual Fall sesshin. We will begin on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. with an orientation and dinner and end on Sunday afternoon by 12:30 p.m.
This sesshin will follow a traditional schedule of zazen, walking meditation, dharma talks and periods of yoga. Dokusan (individual meetings with Teshin Roshi) will also be offered.
Vegetarian meals will be provided.
Part-time attendance is permitted but preference will go to those who can attend full-time. Suggested Donation of $60 per day for members, $65 for non-members. To register: http://nczencenter.org/event-registration
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