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.
- May 15, 2026
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- May 16, 2026
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Finding Your Seat Class : 2 of 5
May 16, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
This five class series will cover Buddhist and Zen concepts, mediation postures and breath, ideas of embodied practice, and creating a home practice. Each session will be 60-75 minutes long, including meditation as well as time for discussion.
- Class dates: 5/2, 5/16, 5/23, 6/13, 6/20
- Session 2: Finding Your Seat - Finding Your Practice
- Questions? Shojun@nczencenter.org
Please register:
https://nczencenter.org/event-registration/ There is no cost for Zen Center members. $50 for non-members for the entire series. $10 per class for drop-ins.
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- May 22, 2026
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- May 23, 2026
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Finding Your Seat Class : 3 of 5
May 23, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
This five class series will cover Buddhist and Zen concepts, mediation postures and breath, ideas of embodied practice, and creating a home practice. Each session will be 60-75 minutes long, including meditation as well as time for discussion.
- Class dates: 5/2, 5/16, 5/23, 6/13, 6/20
- Session 3: Saving All Beings
- Questions? Shojun@nczencenter.org
Please register:
https://nczencenter.org/event-registration/ There is no cost for Zen Center members. $50 for non-members for the entire series. $10 per class for drop-ins.
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- May 29, 2026
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- May 30, 2026
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Introduction to Zen Workshop
May 30, 2026 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 $25
To register please click HERE.
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- June 5, 2026
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- June 6, 2026
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Sangha Work Day
June 6, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join us in maintaining our beautiful Center! There will be tasks for all kinds of people:
- housekeeping
- gardens and landscaping
- groundskeeping
- mechanical and repair work
- cleaning and organization
Please RSVP: June 6th Sangha Work Day
We will sit zazen from 8:00 to 8:45 for those able to join, followed by a work meeting at 8:50.
Lunch and light refreshments are provided.
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- June 12, 2026
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- June 13, 2026
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Finding Your Seat Class : 4 of 5
June 13, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
This five class series will cover Buddhist and Zen concepts, mediation postures and breath, ideas of embodied practice, and creating a home practice. Each session will be 60-75 minutes long, including meditation as well as time for discussion.
- Class dates: 5/2, 5/16, 5/23, 6/13, 6/20
- Session 4: Investigating the Great Matter: Three Essentials
- Questions? Shojun@nczencenter.org
Please register:
https://nczencenter.org/event-registration/ There is no cost for Zen Center members. $50 for non-members for the entire series. $10 per class for drop-ins.
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- June 19, 2026
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