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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.

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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, we are held in the great ocean of Buddha’s compassion.

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The Center offers programs in Zen practice and study. We also offer the nationally-acclaimed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program quarterly.

​​​Meditation

Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk

Sundays, 9:00–11:15 a.m.

Weekday Morning Meditation

Monday–Friday, 7:00–8:00 a.m.

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Special Events

Open House - Open Casket Weekend

Nov. 8, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Nov. 9, 1:00–3:00 p.m

Welcome Session for New People

Nov. 10, 9:00–11:15 a.m.

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Sesshin (Retreats)

Rohatsu Sesshin at Compassionate Ocean

Sunday, Dec. 1–Sunday, Dec. 8​

Weekend Sesshin at Compassionate Ocean

Friday, Jan. 24–Sunday, Jan. 26

Friday, Feb. 21–Sunday, Feb. 23

Friday, Mar. 21–Sunday, Mar. 23

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Classes

Mondays: Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course

Winter: Jan. 27 – Feb. 3

Tuesdays: Introduction to Mindfulness (MBSR)

Fall: Oct. 1 – Nov. 19 (In Progress)

Winter: Jan. 21 – Mar. 11

Wednesdays: Buddhist Studies

Fall: Oct. 2 – Nov. 20 (In Progress)

Winter: Jan. 22 – Mar. 12

Happenings

Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday and weekday morning gatherings in person or via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required for courses and sesshins.​​​

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Upcoming Courses

Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course

Winter 2025

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This course will be offered fully in-person at
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center.

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Mondays, Jan. 27 – Feb. 3

7:00–9:00 P.M.


This mini-course consists of two Monday classes.

Introduction to Mindfulness (MBSR)

Winter 2025

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This course will be offered fully online

via Zoom.

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Tuesdays, Jan. 21 – Mar. 11

6:30–9:00 P.M.

   

This class includes  a one-day

retreat on Saturday, Mar. 8.

Buddhist Studies
Winter Topic: TBA

Winter 2025

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This  course will be offered in-person at the Center, with an option for remote participation via Zoom if requested.

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Wednesdays, Jan. 22 – Mar. 12

7:00–9:00 P.M.

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Classes consist of zazen (sitting meditation), instructor presentation & discussion.

Other Practice Opportunities

Meditation & Gatherings

In-Person and via Zoom

Monday–Friday

7:00–8:00 A.M.

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​​​Sunday (Includes Dharma Talk)

9:00–11:15 A.M.

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​​​Welcome Session for New People

Sunday, November 10th, 9:00–11:15 A.M.

Sesshins (Retreats)
In-Person

​Rohatsu Sesshin at Compassionate Ocean

Sunday, Dec. 1–Sunday, Dec. 8 

 

 

​​​​Weekend Sesshins at Compassionate Ocean

Friday, Jan. 24, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Jan. 26, 12:00 P.M.

Friday, Feb. 21, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Feb. 23, 12:00 P.M.

Friday, Mar. 21, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Mar. 23, 12:00 P.M.

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