Berkeley Zen Center, Berkeley

Name: Berkeley Zen Center
Address: 1931 Russell St, Berkeley, 94703, United States
Telephone: (510) 845-2403

#29 among attractions in Berkeley

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Berkeley Zen Center, temple name Shogakuji, is an Sōtō Zen Buddhist practice centre located in Berkeley, California currently led by Hozan Alan Senauke. An informal affiliate to the San Francisco Zen Center, BZC was founded in 1967 by Sojun Mel Weitsman and Shunryu Suzuki as a satellite group for the SFZC. Despite founding the centre, Weitsman was not installed as an abbot there until 1985, one year after receiving Dharma transmission from Hoitsu Suzuki. Weitsman's Dharma heir, Alan Senauke, lives on-site with his wife Laurie Senauke and also works for the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. Another former teacher at BZC was Maylie Scott, who died in 2001. In 1969 Zenkei Blanche Hartman began sitting zazen at BZC, receiving Dharma transmission from Weitsman in 1988. In 1979 the centre relocated to its current location on Russell Street—and today houses a small group of residents who live on site. BZC has an active community and a full schedule of zen service, student talks, dharma talks, and zazen. ()

Coordinates: 37°51'24"N, 122°16'12"W

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1931 Russell StBerkeley (South Berkeley)Berkeley 94703 United States

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(510) 845-2403

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Berkeley Zen Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, Shotgun Players, People's Park, White Horse Inn.

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Theater, Concerts and shows
Shotgun Players, Berkeley
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0.9 miNE
Park
People's Park, Berkeley
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0.4 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
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Park
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Theater, Church, Concerts and shows
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Church
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Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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Temple
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Universities and schools
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Berkeley Zen Center?

Nearby attractions include Wat Mongkolratanaram, Berkeley (2 min walk), Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles, Berkeley (4 min walk), Shotgun Players, Berkeley (4 min walk), Art House Gallery & Cultural Center, Berkeley (6 min walk).

How to get to Berkeley Zen Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Berkeley Zen Center:

Bus

Martin Luther King Junior Way & Russell Street • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
Adeline Street & Russell Street • Lines: F (3 min walk)

Metro

Ashby • Lines: Orange, Red (7 min walk)
Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (25 min walk)