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.
- 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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- June 20, 2026
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Finding Your Seat Class : 5 of 5
June 20, 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: Being in the World
- 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 26, 2026
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- July 3, 2026
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- July 10, 2026
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- July 17, 2026
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- July 24, 2026
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