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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.

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.

Happenings

Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk

Sundays, 9:00–11:15 A.M.

Weekday Morning Meditation

Mondays–Fridays, 7:00–8:00 A.M.

Introduction to Mindfulness Courses (MBSR)

Spring: Tuesdays, Mar. 28–May 16 (6:30–9:00 P.M.)

Summer: Tuesdays, Jun. 6 - Aug. 1 (6:30–9:00 P.M.)

Buddhist Studies Courses

Spring: Wednesdays, Mar. 29–May 17 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)

Summer: Wednesdays, Jun. 7–Jul. 26 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)

Weekend Sesshins

Friday, March 24–Sunday, Mar. 26

Friday. April 28–Sunday, Apr. 30

Welcome Session for New People

Sunday, March 26 (9:00–11:15 A.M.)

Sunday, April 30 (9:00–11:15 A.M.)

Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course

Mondays, March 13 & 26 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)

Mondays, May 15 & 22 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)

Art-A-Whirl Weekend Open House

May 19-21

NOTE: Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect in Minneapolis until April 1. Parking is not permitted on the EVEN numbered side of streets. Please park on the far side of the street, across from Compassionate Ocean.

Administrative Director Position Opening

Soon we will be posting a position description for a half-time Administrative Director for Compassionate Ocean. Please check back for more information.

Spring 2023 Newsletter Now Available Online

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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.

 

  • Full COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) is strongly recommended.

  • Masks are required while inside the building.

  • Please do not visit if you are feeling ill.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Current Courses

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
A Thorough Introduction to Mindfulness Practice

Spring 2023

This course will be offered fully in-person.

Tuesdays,  Mar. 28–May 16, 2023

6:30–9:00 P.M.

   

This class includes  a one-day

retreat on Saturday, May 13.

Buddhist Studies
The Practice of Transforming Suffering

Spring 2023

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

Wednesdays, Mar. 29–May 17, 2023

7:00–9:00 P.M.

Upcoming Courses

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
A Thorough Introduction to Mindfulness Practice

Summer 2023

This course will be offered fully in-person at 652 17th Ave NE in Minneapolis.

Tuesdays, Jun. 6–Aug. 1

6:30–9:00 P.M.

   

This class includes  a one-day

retreat on Saturday, Jul. 29.

Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course

Spring 2023

 

This course will be offered fully in-person at
652 17th Ave NE in Minneapolis.

Mondays, March 13 & 20

 7:00-9:00 P.M.

Mondays, May 15 & 22

7:00–9:00 P.M.

Summer 2023

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

Jun. 7–Jul. 26

Wednesdays, Jun. 7–Jul. 26

7:00–9:00 P.M.

Buddhist Studies

Ongoing Programs

Meditation & Gatherings

Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk

 

In-Person and via Zoom

Sunday Mornings

9:00–11:15 A.M.

Weekday Morning Meditation

In-Person and via Zoom

Monday–Friday Mornings

7:00–8:00 A.M.

Sesshin (Retreats)

Spring 2023

Friday, Mar. 24, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Mar. 26, noon.

Friday, Apr. 28, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Apr. 30, 11:15 A.M.

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