See the Calendar page for dates, times, and pre-registration
View our 2024 BZC Liturgy Book
Weekly Wednesday Night Services, 7-8pm
These services will include chanting (primarily in English), a silent meditation period, and a rotating element depending on the week of the month. Click here to view an animated version of the liturgy.
- Scripture reading and discussion: Drawing on the Pali suttas, Mahayana sutras, and words of ancient masters
- Dharma talk (sermon)
- Dharma Dialog: An open-ended conversation about the teachings and practices of the Buddhadharma
- Metta (loving-friendliness) practice
- (as needed) Kido Chanting
These services are open to visitors. First-time attendees are encouraged to arrive by 6:45 to get oriented and acclimated. See the For Visitors page for more information.
Monthly Intro to Buddhism classes
This class includes an overview of the core teachings of the Buddha, instruction in basic meditation practice, and an introduction to the main practices and forms of services. People who have completed this class are welcome to participate in the events listed below. These are typically held on a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon — please see the Calendar.
Weekly Monday morning services, 7-7:45am (Eastern time zone)
These services focus on meditation practice, with a brief liturgical service to close. Click here to view an animated version of the liturgy. During the three-month Angeo (summer) and Dong Angeo (winter) intensive practice periods, these are held virtually online on the Center’s YouTube channel.
Monthly Saturday Mini-retreat, 9-noon
These sessions begin and end with chanting and feature sitting, walking, and moving meditation practices. These are held consistently during the three-month Angeo (summer) and Dong Angeo (winter) intensive practice periods and occasionally outside those periods — please see the Calendar.
Monthly Full Moon Services, 7-8pm
These services are held on the 15th day of the lunar month, so the day of the week will vary. This service focuses on the moral teachings of the Buddhadharma, to encourage participants to put these teachings into practice in their own lives.
Monthly Virtual New Moon Services, 7-8pm (Eastern time zone)
These services are held on the 1st day of the lunar month, so the day of the week will vary. They follow a similar format to our in-person weekly services. Please see the Calendar to sign up — on the day of the service registrants will be sent a link to the participate.
Movie Evenings and Other Social Events
In the Buddhist tradition, the sangha (community) is valued. Supporting each other in our practice and spiritual development requires a degree of intimacy with one another. Monthly movie nights, where we share refreshments and watch a Buddhist (or Buddhist-adjacent) movie, as well as other social events are scheduled periodically.