Welcome
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 O’Neal. Jikai (Compassionate Ocean) refers to reality itself, which always holds us and bathes us with compassion. Even in times of great suffering, still 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.
Happenings
Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk (resumes 9/11)
Sundays, 9:00–11:15 A.M.
Weekday Morning Meditation
Mondays–Fridays, 7:00–8:15 A.M.
August Practice Period at Hokyoji
Monday, Aug. 29–Monday, Sept. 5
Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course
Mondays, Sept. 12 & 19 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)
Fall Introduction to Mindfulness Course (MBSR)
Tuesdays, Sept. 20–Nov. 8 (6:30–9:00 P.M.)
Suffering and Its Transformation
Wednesdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 9 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)
COVID-19 Information
We are now open for in-person activities (effective March 15, 2022)!
Many activities will continue to be offered by Zoom as well. We look forward to seeing you again whenever you are comfortable visiting in person!
Pre-registration is required for courses and sesshins. Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday and Weekday gatherings.
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Full COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) is strongly recommended.
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Masks are required while inside the building.
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Physical distancing will be practiced.
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Please do not visit if you are feeling ill.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Summer 2022 Newsletter Now Available Online
In this issue:
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Dharma teaching by Michael O'Neal
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Summer course descriptions and sesshin announcements
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Annual Meeting recap, photos, and Board of Directors feature
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2022 Summer and Fall Activities Calendar
Upcoming Courses
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
A Thorough Introduction to Mindfulness Practice
Fall 2022
This course will be offered fully in-person at
652 17th Ave NE in Minneapolis.
Tuesdays, Sept. 20–Nov. 8
6:30–9:00 P.M.
This class includes a one-day
retreat on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Fall 2022
This course will be offered fully in-person at
652 17th Ave NE in Minneapolis.
Mondays, Sept. 12 & 19
7:00–9:00 P.M.
Mondays, Nov. 7 & 14
7:00–9:00 P.M.
Fall 2022
This course will be held in-person at the Center, with an option for remote participation via Zoom if requested.
Wednesdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 9
7:00–9:00 P.M.
Buddhist Studies
Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course
The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching:
Suffering and Its Transformation
Ongoing Programs
Meditation & Gatherings
Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk
In-Person and via Zoom
Sunday Mornings
9:00–11:15 A.M.
*Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk gatherings will not be held during the month of August. Resumes Sept. 11!
Weekday Morning Meditation
In-Person and via Zoom
Monday–Friday Mornings
7:00–8:15 A.M.
Retreats (Sesshin)
Summer 2022
Monday, Aug. 29, 5:00 P.M.–Monday, Sept. 5, 2:00 P.M. (at Hokyoji)
Fall 2022
Friday, Oct. 14, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Oct. 16, noon.
Friday, Nov. 11, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Nov. 13, noon.
Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:00 P.M.–Thursday, Dec. 8, 8:15 A.M. (Rohatsu)
