Fundraiser 2024 news Aug 19, 2024

Dear Friends of Empty Gate Zen Center,

I would like to personally thank all of you for your participation in the practice at Empty Gate Zen Center. Over the past four years, our sangha has grown in many, many ways. Our root Zen Center in Berkeley was closed for a time and is now slowly increasing...

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3 Day Hybrid Zen Retreat May 17th-19th news May 04, 2024

Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. It is an opportunity to clear our mind of habitual thinking and access our wisdom and compassion.


The retreat will be led by Jason Quinn JDPSN. We are allowing up to 15 people to come sit with us in person at the Berkeley...

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1 Day Hybrid Zen Retreat April 8th jason quinn jdpsn news Mar 26, 2023

Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. It is an opportunity to clear our mind of habitual thinking and access our wisdom and compassion.


Please join us for a retreat Saturday, April. 8th The retreat will be led by Jason Quinn JDPSN. We are allowing up to 9 people to...

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3 Day Hybrid Zen Retreat January 20th - 22nd news Jan 06, 2023

Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. It is an opportunity to clear our mind of habitual thinking and access our wisdom and compassion.


Please join us for a retreat Friday, January 20th- Sunday January 22nd. The retreat will be led by Zen Master Soeng Hyang. We are...

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Precepts Ceremony Sunday, September 18th news Sep 16, 2022

We would like to invite you to our precepts ceremony on Sunday, September 18th at 12:30pm PT. Everyone is welcome to attend online, even if you do not sit the retreat. Please come and join us!

Here is the Zoom link to attend the ceremony.

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1 Day Online Zen Retreat April 24th news Apr 06, 2021

Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. It is an opportunity to clear our mind of habitual thinking and access our wisdom and compassion.


Retreat Info

Please join us for a 1 day retreat Saturday, April 24th. 1 day retreats include extended sitting practice, chanting, bowing,...

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1 Day Online Retreat October 17th news Oct 07, 2020

Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. It is an opportunity to clear our mind of habitual thinking and access our wisdom and compassion.

Empty Gate Zen Center has closed and canceled all public practices due to the COVID-19 situation. Retreats will be held online until further...

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3 Day Online Retreat September 18th - 19th news Sep 11, 2020

Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. It is an opportunity to clear our mind of habitual thinking and access our wisdom and compassion.

Empty Gate Zen Center has closed and canceled all public practices due to the COVID-19 situation. Retreats will be held online until further...

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1 Day Online Retreat June 20th news Jun 05, 2020

Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. It is an opportunity to clear our mind of habitual thinking and access our wisdom and compassion.

Empty Gate Zen Center has closed and canceled all public practices due to the COVID-19 situation. Retreats will be held online until further...

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1 Day Online Retreat May 23rd news May 11, 2020

Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. It is an opportunity to clear our mind of habitual thinking and access our wisdom and compassion.

Empty Gate Zen Center has closed and canceled all public practices due to the COVID-19 situation. Retreats will be held online until further...

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Cancellations and Online Practice news Mar 30, 2020

Empty Gate Zen Center has closed and canceled all public practices at our Berkeley, Bosie, and Santa Clara locations due to the COVID-19 situation. In response, we will offer online streams via Zoom. Visit our Weekly Practice Schedule for more info. http://emptygatezen.com/practice-schedule

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