You are welcome at Beginner's Mind Zen Center, a neighborhood zendo in Northridge, California.

It does not matter whether you are only interested in learning Zen meditation or have practiced it for years. Beginner's Mind offers instruction in zazen, discussion, and daily practice with Jane and Peter Schneider, experienced Zen Priests in the Shunryu Suzuki-roshi lineage of Soto Zen Buddhism.

upcoming events
Sat, Dec 7 - Sun Dec 8 Sat 6:30am - 8:00pm and Sun 6:30am - 5:30	Rohatsu Sesshin 2 day meditation retreat info to follow | schedule | fees
Sun, Dec 15 3pm - 8pm	Tree Party info to follow | schedule | fees
Tue, Dec 31 8pm - 12:30am	New Year’s Eve info to follow | schedule | fees

For our regular weekday and Saturday schedules, please refer to the 2019 schedule (PDF).

dharma talks

In her most recent dharma talk, Jane discusses Body and Mind (07 October 2019).

In his most recent talk, Peter explored Grasping and Delusion (08 September 2019).

For even more dharma talks, please use the "dharma talks" link in our right-hand menu. You can listen to talks online, download them (right-click...), or share them via social media or email.

Beginner's Mind Zen Center is affiliated with the San Francisco Zen Center, the Soto Zen Buddhist Association, and the American Zen Teachers Association.