Great Plains Zen Center

10/14/2026

Honoring the Way of Zazen Sesshin (Oct. 15-18) will be online only. Six Paramita talks by Myoyu Roshi, -

Bodhidharma, a legendary figure whose authenticity is unknown, would have likely practiced in these caves near Shaolin Temple.   

10/07/2026

Honoring the Way of Zazen Sesshin (Oct. 15-18), Bodhidharma and Daizu Huike, Six Paramita talks by Myoyu Roshi, -

Bodhidharma, a legendary figure whose authenticity is unknown, would have likely practiced in these caves near Shaolin Temple.   

09/17/2026

O-Higan Week Six Paramita Study, Beginner's Mind Zazenkai, Sept. 25-27, -

Join us for Beginner’s Mind Zazenkai, September 25-27 2026.   If you are relatively new to retreats or haven’t done one for a while, this could be for you! Beginner’s Mind retreats (March and September) are especially geared for those who have limited or no prior retreat experience. The sche...

09/08/2026

Beginner's Mind Zazenkai, Sept. 25-27, Shuso Hossen Photos -

Join us for Beginner’s Mind Zazenkai, September 25-27 2026.   If you are relatively new to retreats or haven’t done one for a while, this could be for you! Beginner’s Mind retreats (March and September) are especially geared for those who have limited or no prior retreat experience. The sche...

08/21/2026

Shuso Hossen, August 29 at 10 AM, Great Plains Zen Center, Attend online or in person, -

You are invited to attend Shuso Hossen, in person or online, Saturday, August 29 at 10  at Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Rd., Monroe, WI.  Shuso Hossen is the opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the shuso, or head trainee for the Summer Ango.  John Seishin Hagen, the shuso, has chosen ...

08/16/2026

How to Find and Register for Events

Apologies that our calendar page is not functional! We are working on a solution. In the meantime, you can find and register for events by hovering on "Upcoming Events" in the top menu.: Hover on the Upcoming Events tab and select the category of event from the the drop down menu. Click on the category of event (such as "Retreats" or "Introductory Workshops" and then click on the date of the event you want to attend. Click on the "register button" to register as usual. Still time to register for our Peaceful Way Sesshin August 23-30

08/10/2026

Peaceful Way Sesshin, August 23-30, Shuso Hossen, August 29 10 AM

05/08/2026

Maezumi Roshi Memorial Zazenkai (May 22-24), Half-Day Sitting (Saturday, May 9), -

In 1956, our founding treacher, Taizan Maezumi Roshi came to Los Angeles as a priest at Zenshuji Temple, the Soto Headquarters of the United States. He devoted his life to laying a firm foundation for the growth of Zen Buddhism in the West, establishing the Zen Center of Los Angeles in 1967.   Th...

04/04/2026

Belonging to Earth Sesshin, April 16-19, Drop in Online Council Practice, April 10, Volunteer Opportunities, -

Belonging to Earth Sesshin takes place Thursday night, April 16 through Sunday morning, April 19.  This year, Belonging to Earth Sesshin will feature a Buddha's Birthday service.   There will be an informal dinner Thursday evening at 5:30 and zendo/oryoki instruction will be available at 6.  Th...