Welcome !

All are welcome to Beginner’s Mind Zen Center, a zendo in Northridge, California, following the Soto Zen tradition. It doesn't matter if you're a complete beginner or have practiced Zen for years. Beginner’s Mind offers instruction in zazen, discussion, and daily practice with Myokaku Jane and Heiji Toshin Spencer, Zen Priests in the Shunryu Suzuki-roshi lineage of Soto Zen Buddhism.

​“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities. ​In the expert’s mind there are few.”

– Shunryu Suzuki

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/3956174507
Meeting ID: 395 617 4507
Password: 481189

Regular Schedule

​Wednesday
6:30am Zazen – (40 minutes, Zoom Only)

Tuesday and Thursday
7:00pm Zazen – (30 minutes) and open discussion

Saturday
10:30am Zazen – (30 minutes) followed by a dharma talk and service

All events are available via Zoom, 6:30am events are only available on Zoom. Please check the Calendar

​​Please Support BMZC!

​Like many other zen centers, BMZC has been affected by COVID and experiencing a shortage of funds. However, we’re striving to provide everything we can for the community in these unprecedented times. Please support the center by making a donation if you’re able to do so. Any amounts would be appreciated. BMZC is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donations are tax deductible. Thank you!