Zazenkai w/ TBA - Half-Day Sit

Monterey Bay Zen Center holds a regular Sunday morning zazenkai (sitting meeting) — a half-day format that typically runs three to four hours, making it accessible for people with limited time or those new to longer sits. The center describes this practice as following "the complete path of Buddha-dharma through zazen," which is characteristic of Soto Zen teaching: the view that sitting itself IS practice, not a means to an end.

McGowan House, the center's practice space, is located in Pacific Grove. This recurring event is a good entry point if you're exploring Soto practice locally or want regular monthly sitting without committing to a longer retreat.