Special Events
Art-A-Whirl Open Houses
May 15 - May 17
Welcome Session for New or Curious People
Sunday, May 31 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Summer Calendar
Meditation
Morning Meditation
7:00–8:00 a.m. \ Monday–Friday
Meditation & Dharma Talk
9:00–11:00 a.m. | Sundays | June & July
Classes
Zen Basics
June 4 – June 25
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
June 9 – July 28
Buddhist Studies
June 10 – July 29
Introduction to Zen Practice
July 6 – July 13
Retreats
Sesshin at Compassionate Ocean
Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7
Sesshin at Ryumonji Monastery
Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19
Practice Period at Hokyoji Zen Practice Community
Monday, Aug. 31 – Monday, Sep. 7
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center is dedicated to the central practice of awakening for the benefit of all. The activities of the Center cultivate awareness of the essential beauty and dignity of life coming from full engagement with life-as-it-is.
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center is named after Jikai Dainin Katagiri Roshi, the root teacher of Joen and Michael Genpo O’Neal. Jikai (Compassionate Ocean) refers to reality itself, which always holds us and bathes us with compassion. Even in times of great suffering, we are held in the great ocean of Buddha’s compassion.
The Center offers programs in Zen practice and study. We also offer the nationally-acclaimed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program quarterly.
Upcoming Courses
Buddhist Studies
Summer Topic: Making Arrangement: Katagiri Roshi's Teachings on Fukanzazengi
Summer 2026
Wednesdays, June 10 – July 29
7:00–9:00 P.M.
This course will be offered in-person, with an option for remote participation via Zoom.
Classes typically include zazen (sitting meditation), presentations, & discussion.