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, 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.
Fall 2023 Newsletter
Now Available Online
Happenings
Introduction to Mindfulness Course (MBSR)
Fall: Tuesdays, Sept. 19 - Nov. 7 (6:30–9:00 P.M.)
Winter: Tuesdays, Jan. 23 - Mar. 12, 2024
Spring: Tuesdays, April 2 - May 21, 2024
Fall: Wednesdays, Sept. 20–Nov. 8 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)
Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course
Mondays, Sept. 11 & 18 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)
Welcome Session for New People
Sunday, Sept. 17 (9:00–11:15 A.M.)
Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk
Sundays, 9:00–11:15 A.M.
Weekday Meditation
Mondays–Fridays, 7:00–8:00 A.M.
Friday, Oct. 6–Sunday, Oct. 8
We are open for in-person activities.
Many activities will continue to be offered by Zoom as well.
Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday and Weekday gatherings. Pre-registration is required for courses and sesshins.
