The Commune

Berkeley Zen Center is a Soto Zen practice community located in Berkeley, California, offering a welcoming environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in meditation and spiritual growth. Founded by renowned Zen teachers Shunryu Suzuki and Sojun Mel Weitsman, the center fosters a sense of connection and liberation for all beings through its daily zazen meditation practices and various spiritual programs. The center emphasizes collaborative leadership and offers unique programs such as sesshin retreats, dharma talks, and instructional classes to deepen practitioners' understanding and experience of Zen. Berkeley Zen Center values inclusivity and strives to create a safe environment for all participants to explore their true nature and cultivate mindfulness. Generated from the website