Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

Events that take place at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

Life Vows Weekend Workshop

With Kodo Conover and Kosho Ault

January 9 - 10, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

  As we pass the Winter Solstice and turn to the new year, the time is ripe for contemplating vow. When you think about life’s purpose, what comes up? Zazen and inquiry offer a framework to become grounded and transform the energy of the unknown into possibilities. Zazen teaches us to turn down the volume […]

Five Buddhist Precepts for Ethical Living - In Person

With Kodo Conover

January 13 - February 17, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
These one hour 5 Precepts classes will happen every Tuesday for six weeks. We all want to live a compassionate life. The precepts give us a framework for what it means to live an ethical life. More then a set of rules to follow, the precepts are deep inquiries into the actual living of our lives with attention and love. The format is an introductory talk followed by class discussion. Participants will be encouraged to do a short writing on each precept and practice with the precept during the week. There are also some supplemental readings.

Winter Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat

With Kosho Ault, Linda Chōon Frischmeyer and Onkatsu Doug Kagel

January 17, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.

Longing and Belonging Workshop

With Kodo Conover and Linda Chōon Frischmeyer

January 31, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

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 […]

Practice in Activity Workshop

With Kodo Conover and Linda Chōon Frischmeyer

March 14, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

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 […]

Spring Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat

With Larry Fuho Trussell

April 25, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.

Solstice Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat

With Ed Gensho Welsh

June 20, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.

City Refuge Retreat

With Kodo Conover

July 16 - 18, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

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.

Summer Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat

With Darah Shonin Ashton

August 15, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.

Equinox Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat

With Jogen Salzberg, Sensei

September 19, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.

Autumn Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat

With Laura Jomon Martin

October 24, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.

City Refuge Retreat

With Larry Fuho Trussell

November 5 - 7, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

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.