Temple
Five Buddhist Precepts for Ethical Living - In Person
With Kodo Conover
Winter Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
With Kosho Ault, Linda Chōon Frischmeyer and Onkatsu Doug Kagel
ZCO Board Meeting January 2026
Longing and Belonging Workshop
With Kodo Conover and Linda Chōon Frischmeyer
Have you ever felt that you don't belong? Dharma teachings assure us of interconnection, and still we feel separate. What is belonging and what is the longing we experience? In this workshop, we explore this longing to belong through meditation, listening, information (research findings), inquiry and collaborative investigation. Suggested donation includes a vegetarian/vegan lunch. No […]
Death's Tiny Tea House - Diving into Impermanence
With Kodo Conover
The Buddha’s teachings on impermanence and death are fundamental: “I am of the nature to die, there is no way to escape death.“All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature of change; there is no way to escape being separated from them.” The Five Remembrances And, at the same […]
Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Ed Gensho Welsh and Kosho Ault
Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions. This one-day in-person workshop at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple is for beginners or those who want to dive deeper into Zen practice. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Meditation and sitting with stability Mindfulness practice off the […]
Death's Tiny Tea House - The Nine Contemplations of Atisha
With Kodo Conover
The Buddha’s teachings on impermanence and death are fundamental: “I am of the nature to die, there is no way to escape death.“All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature of change; there is no way to escape being separated from them.” The Five Remembrances Death’s Tiny Tea House […]
City Refuge Retreat
With Kodo Conover
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple will be offering an extended opportunity for retreat practice in the city. This three-day non-residential retreat will include many of the elements you’ll find in sesshin.
Death's Tiny Tea House - Being With Dying
With Kodo Conover
The Buddha’s teachings on impermanence and death are fundamental: “I am of the nature to die, there is no way to escape death.“All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature of change; there is no way to escape being separated from them.” The Five Remembrances And, at the same […]
Practice in Activity Workshop
With Kodo Conover and Linda Chōon Frischmeyer
We spend many, many hours in activity, whether working in employment, as a volunteer, or in our homes. Work environments and the people we work with can be challenging. All work experiences are opportunities for Zen practice. Join us for a deeper dive into right action, right speech and right livelihood, and bringing spiritual practice […]
Service to the Temple
ZCO Board Meeting March 2026
Doing The Work of Byron Katie
With Linda Chōon Frischmeyer
“Of all the diseases, all the ailments that afflict humanity, there is one common denominator: the conditioned mind. Our unconditioned minds are deeply interconnected." - Chakung Jigme Wangdrak "The Work is about internal cause and effect. It is not about the external world.” - Byron Katie Please attend Friday evening and Saturday. This in-person workshop […]
Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Darah Shonin Ashton, Ed Gensho Welsh and Kosho Ault
Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions. This one-day in-person workshop at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple is for beginners or those who want to dive deeper into Zen practice. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Meditation and sitting with stability Mindfulness practice off the […]
Spring Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
With Larry Fuho Trussell
Service to the Temple
New Member Tea
Calling New Members~ The ZCO membership committee joyfully invites you to join us at our New Member Tea! New member tea is open to ZCO members who joined in the 2025/2026 calendar year. Come connect, make new friends, tour the temple, learn about ways to practice and the organization as a whole. It's a great […]
Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Darah Shonin Ashton, Ed Gensho Welsh and Kosho Ault
Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions. This one-day in-person workshop at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple is for beginners or those who want to dive deeper into Zen practice. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Meditation and sitting with stability Mindfulness practice off the […]
Solstice Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
With Ed Gensho Welsh
Summer Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
With Darah Shonin Ashton
Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Darah Shonin Ashton, Ed Gensho Welsh and Kosho Ault
Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions. This one-day in-person workshop at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple is for beginners or those who want to dive deeper into Zen practice. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Meditation and sitting with stability Mindfulness practice off the […]
Equinox Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
With Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
