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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

Introduction to Mindfulness Courses (MBSR)

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

Buddhist Studies Courses

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

Fall: Wednesdays, Sept. 20–Nov. 8 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)

Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course

Mondays, July 10 & 17 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)

Mondays, September 11 & 18 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)

Welcome Sessions for New People

Sunday, June 11 (9:00–11:15 A.M.)

Sunday, July 2 (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.

Thursdays, 7:30–9:00 P.M. (June and July)

 

Weekend Sesshins

Friday, June 23–Sunday, June 25

Friday, July 21–Sunday, July 23 (Ryumonji)

Seven-day Practice Period at Hokyoji

Monday, Aug. 28–Monday, Sept. 4

Administrative Director Position Opening

Compassionate Ocean is currently seeking a half-time Administrative Director. Anyone interested should contact the Center for more information.

Summer 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.

Guidelines for attending in-person sessions:

  • Masking is optional. KN95 masks are available at the Center.

  • We encourage everyone attending in-person gatherings to be fully vaccinated, including booster shots as recommended by the CDC.

  • Please do not visit if you are feeling ill.

Your cooperation with these guidelines is greatly appreciated.

Current Courses

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

Summer 2023

This course will be offered fully in-person.

Tuesdays,  June 6–August 1, 2023

6:30–9:00 P.M.

No class July 4.

   

This class includes  a one-day

retreat on Saturday, July 29.

Buddhist Studies
The Way of Transforming Suffering

Summer 2023

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

Wednesdays, June 7–July 26, 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

Summer 2023

 

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

Mondays, May 15 & 22

7:00–9:00 P.M.

Mondays, July 10 & 17

7:00–9:00 P.M.

Buddhist Studies

Fall 2023

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

Wednesdays, Sept. 20–Nov. 8

7:00–9:00 P.M.

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)

Summer 2023

Friday, June 23, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, June 25, 11:15 A.M.

at Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

Friday, July 21, 5:30 P.M.–Sunday, July 23, 1:00 P.M.
at Ryumonji Zen Monastery in Northern Iowa

Monday, Aug. 28, 5:00 P.M.–Monday, Sept. 4, 2:00 P.M.

at Hokyoji Zen Practice Community in Southeast Minnesota

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