Prism Zen Circle is a nomadic sitting group, cofounded and stewarded by many. Meeting monthly at different locations in Los Angeles to sit meditation, share dharma, and take social action.
A prism reveals the different colors of light that are already present. Like a prism, this Zen circle intends to support future Zen leaders and teachers, to facilitate spaces for many types of people to find connection and wake up. Contact here for event details and be on our mailing list.
- Soft Opening > Atwater Village > Sun, Sept 28, 2025 > 9AM -12PM
- Zen & the 11th Step > AT Center > 1773 Griffith Park BL 90026 > every Sat (5-6pm)
- Long Beach Meditation > Sun, Oct26 > 3-4:30PM
- Feeding the Hungry Spirits at LA County Hospital > Sat, Dec 20 > 4-7PM
- Meditation in Griffith Park > Crystal Springs Picnic Area > Sat, Jan 31, 2026 > 9-11:30AM
- 1-day Meditation Retreat > East LA > Fri, Feb 27, 2026 > 6am – 8pm
- Open Door Meditation> Dharma Sharing > AT Center > Sun, Mar 15 > 12-1:30PM
- Zen Center LA > Dharma Talk > Sun, Mar 22 > 11AM-12:15PM
- Dialogue Group > Pasadena > Sun, Apr 19 > 2-4PM
- May Peace Prevail Retreat > Zen Center LA > May 20-24
- Embodied Zen Buddhist Retreat > Zen Life & Meditation Center in Chicago > July 14-19, 2026
Engaged Compassion Retreats
How to feel alive and have fun?
Zen Buddhist teaching and learning approaches that incorporate the whole-person, trauma-informed practice, resilience, compassionate action and fun! Buddhist teachings cultivate a deep understanding of suffering, its causes, and methods to alleviate suffering through meditation, chanting, movement, and insight. Creative approaches provide learners with tools to discover their own answers, explore inner peace, and be a compassion presence in the world.
These retreats aim to help participants integrate inter-Buddhist practices and pedagogies, so they may grow in their ability to facilitate spaces for people to wake up, help groups engage more effectively, and learn to develop curriculums that:
1) cultivate presence,
2) incorporate fun,
3) utilize inter-Buddhist approaches and practices,
4) support contemplation, embodied ethics, discernment, and reflectivity.
5) create community and a sense of togetherness
Woman’s Leadership in Buddhism Program 2024
supported by a Frederick P. Lenz Foundation grant on behalf of University of the West and Zen Center of Los Angeles
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