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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Classes
Mondays: Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course
Spring: May 5 – May 12 (In Person)
Tuesdays: Introduction to Mindfulness (MBSR)
Spring: Apr. 1 – May 20 (In Person)
Summer: June 10 – July 29 (In Person)
Wednesdays: Buddhist Studies
Spring: Apr. 2 – May 21
Summer: June 11 – July 30
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Sesshins (Retreats)
Weekend Sesshins at Compassionate Ocean
Friday, Mar. 28 – Sunday, Mar. 30
Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4
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Special Events
Welcome Session for New People
Apr. 13, 9:00–11:15 a.m.
Happenings
Upcoming Courses
Buddhist Studies
Spring Topic: Three Natures
Spring 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, Apr. 2 – May 21
7:00–9:00 P.M.
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Classes consist of zazen (sitting meditation), instructor presentation & discussion.
Other Practice Opportunities
Sesshins (Retreats)
In-Person
​​​​Weekend Sesshins at Compassionate Ocean
​​Friday, Mar. 28, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Mar. 30, 12:00 P.M.
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Friday, May 2, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, May 4, 12:00 P.M.​
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Friday, Jun. 6, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Jun. 8, 12:00 P.M.​