ACZC Los Angeles offers in-person and Zoom meditation sessions for all, no registration needed.

ACZC is an inclusive meditation community in Los Angeles open to everyone, with no registration required for participation. The group hosts sessions both in person and on Zoom, with Zoom access information available via email. Regular weekly meetings include Tuesday through Friday morning zazen sessions from 7 to 8 am, featuring one hour of sitting with an optional five-minute stretch break. On Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, the group meets from 7:30 to 9 pm for meditation and discussion formats. Monday sessions combine 30 minutes of zazen with a dharma talk, while Wednesday includes a discussion of Zen literature passages without preparation. Saturday sessions consist of two 30-minute rounds of zazen separated by a five-minute walking meditation, followed by a dharma talk. In addition to weekly meetings, ACZC hosts special events such as a Full Moon Ceremony on Sunday, October 25 from 7 to 8 pm, a Fall Retreat from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, and a Day-Long Retreat (Zazenkai) on Saturday, December 5. All sessions are designed to welcome participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.