Zen Center of Los Angeles Buddha Essence Temple was founded in 1967 by Taizan Maezumi Roshi; the honorary founder was Baian Hakujun Kuroda Roshi. We are a registered temple in the Soto School of Zen, and are also associated with the White Plum Asanga of successors to Maezumi Roshi.
Our basic schedule: (please check the online calendar @ , as the schedule may vary from time to time)
Monday through Friday morning:
5:25-6 Zazen/Kinhin/Zazen 6:35 Service
Monday through Friday evening:
7:15 Service (Wednesday through Friday) 7:30-8 Zazen/Kinhin/Zazen Thursday night: Zazen ends at 8 , and is usually followed by a talk
Saturday morning
8:30 Service 9:00-11 Zazen/Kinhin/Zazen followed by temple cleaning (15 min)
Sunday Morning
8:30 Gate of Sweet Nectar Service 9:00-10:29 Zazen/Kinhin/Zazen followed by Closing Ceremony (Nenju) 11:00 Usually a talk or directed conversation by the Abbott or another teacher
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