Practice with us at San Jose Center, California
Click HERE to sign up for San Jose Beginner’s Zen Class.
All our in-person classes will take place at the Roosevelt Community Center located at 901 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116.
Email us at friend@nonezencenter.org if you have any questions.
Welcome to learn and practice Zen meditation with us at the San Jose Center in California. We offer Beginner’s Zen Class, Sitting Session, and Retreat for Zen beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. Join us to embark on the Zen journey, to better understand ourselves, uncover the selfless nature, and inspire a selfless devotion to our family, friends, and community. You may find the class information and calendar below.
Tuition by Donation
All classes at None Zen Center are tuition free. As a donation-funded non-profit with volunteer instructors, who are also primary donors, None Zen Center has been offering tuition-free meditation classes to serve the community since its founding in 2013. We earnestly seek your selfless contributions to establish and maintain this accessible and tuition-free meditation environment, allowing the manifestation of equity in Zen community.
Donations, regardless of size, are appreciated, and we recommend a US$60 donation for each series of courses (e.g., a series of Beginner’s Class or a series of Sitting Session). However, all amounts, greater or lesser, are welcome. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can contribute online via PayPal by clicking on the button below. You will receive a prompt receipt from PayPal right after completing your donation. We will provide you with an annual receipt between January 10th and 30th for the gift we receive from you the previous year, due to the lack of resources. If you need to receive the donation receipts earlier, please email us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
You may give the gift at the Center or donate online.
Your contributions help sustain the Center’s operations and maintain a tuition-free Zen meditation environment for everyone eager to learn and consistently practice Zen meditation.
Explore our array of structured classes listed below. For any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
Spring 2024
The Spring 2024 semester at the None Zen Center runs from January 16th to June 11th. We will offer: 1) 6 series of Beginner’s Zen Classes, 2) 6 series of Sitting Sessions, and 3) 7 Half-day Retreats. Please find the class information and calendar below.
Beginner’s Zen Class and Recommended Sessions
Embark on your Zen journey by taking the Beginner’s Zen Class, where you will be guided to go through the duality of stress and relaxation, setting the meditation goal of uncovering the ultimate solution for your life!
The 2-hour class format consists of three sessions, each lasting 20 to 30 minutes, with two breaks in between sessions. We will cover several fundamental Zen concepts and introduce three meditation skills. You will learn how to go through the duality of stress and relaxation, train your continuous concentration and self-awareness, and know yourself better in order to uncover the ultimate solution for your life. The entire Zen journey aims to guide you in uncovering the ultimate solution for your life and inspiring selfless devotion to your family, friends, and community.
After the 2-hour in-person class on your preferred Saturday 9 to11am, we strongly recommend that you attend Zoom Sitting Sessions on most Tuesdays 8 to 8:45 pm to build your regular sitting habit. A monthly half-day retreat on Saturdays 9 to 11:30 am is a great opportunity to deepen your Zen meditation practice.
Registration is required, and seats are limited, so please sign up in advance. We host in-person classes and retreats in the Roosevelt Community Center, located at 901 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116.
Beginner’s Class and Recommended Sessions – Spring 2024 | |||
Beginner’s Class |
Sitting Session via Zoom (recommended) Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm |
Half-day Retreat in-person (recommended) Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am |
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January |
Jan 27 (SJCEB 108) |
Jan 23 and 30 | Jan 27 (SJCHD 27) – canceled |
February |
Feb 10 (SJCEB 109) – canceled. |
Feb 6, 13, and 20 | Feb 24 (SJCHD 28) – canceled. |
March | Mar 2 (SJCEB 110) | Mar 5, 12, and 19 | Mar 16 (SJCHD 29) – canceled Mar 30 (SJCHD 30) |
April | Apr 6 (SJCEB 111) | Apr 9, 16, and 23 | Apr 20 (SJCHD 31) |
May | May 4 (SJCEB 112) | May 7, 14 and 21 | May 18 (SJCHD 32) |
June | Jun 1 (SJCEB 113) Click HERE to Sign Up! | Jun 4, 11, and 18 | Jun 8 (SJCHD 33) |
VENUE |
Roosevelt Community Center |
Sitting Session and Half-day Retreat
If you are interested in attending Sitting Session and Retreat but haven’t signed up for any classes or joined the WhatsApp group “None Zen San Jose,” please click to fill up the Sitting Session and Retreat application form. For any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
We learn and practice doubting meditation (Chn. huatou, Jpn. wato, Krn. hwadu) during sitting sessions and retreats, as the skill of doubting meditation is the primary method we apply at None Zen Center. If you are intrigued by this method, you may register for the Bridging Class on the Online Zen School to receive an introduction to the skill of doubting meditation. Click HERE to enroll in Online Zen School.
The weekly Zoom sitting sessions aim to assist meditators in establishing regular sitting habit and progressing in their Zen practice. You will receive a Zoom link via the WhatsApp group “None Zen San Jose” about 10 minutes before the scheduled beginning time on most Tuesdays at 8 pm. These 45-minute sessions, led by the Center’s founding masters, Shifu (i.e., Master) Linda Huang or Shifu (Master) Jeremy Wei, commence with a brief lecture, followed by a 15-to-25-minute sitting meditation practice, and conclude with a group sharing session.
The monthly in-person half-day retreats are also led by Shifu Linda and/or Shifu Jeremy. In these 2-and-half-hour half-day retreats, Shifu (Master) Jeremy and/or Shifu (Master) Linda will give an opening lecture, lead sitting sessions, and provide group sharing and Q&A time. There will be session breaks, and each sub-sitting session will take about 20 to 60 minutes. We host in-person half-day retreats in the Roosevelt Community Center, located at 901 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116.
Sitting Session and Half-day Retreat – Spring 2024 | ||
Sitting Session via Zoom Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm |
Half-day Retreat in-person Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am |
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January | Jan 16, 23 and 30 | Jan 27 (SJCHD 27) |
February | Feb 6, 13, and 20 | Feb 24 (SJCHD 28) – canceled |
March | Mar 5, 12, and 19 | Mar 16 (SJCHD 29) – canceled Mar 30 (SJCHD 30) |
April | Apr 2, 9, 16, and 23 | Apr 20 (SJCHD 31) |
May | May 7, 14 and 21 | May 18 (SJCHD 32) |
June | Jun 4, 11, and 18 | Jun 8 (SJCHD 33) |
VENUE |
Roosevelt Community Center |
Summer 2024
We inherit the tradition of Summer Retreat (vassa in the Pali language or jiexia 結夏 in Chinese), utilizing the summertime for in-depth training, which includes daylong or multiple-day retreats, instructor training, and disciple training. The Summer 2024 semester runs from June 15th to August 3rd. We will offer: 1) 1 series of Sitting Session, 2) 2 Daylong Retreats, and 3) Zen Instructor and Disciple Training.
Please refer to the webpages Instructor Certification and Discipleship if you are interested in the in-depth training. For any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
Sitting Session and Daylong Retreat – Summer 2024 | ||
Sitting Session via Zoom Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm |
Daylong Retreat in-person Saturdays 9 am – 3:30 pm |
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June | Jun 22 (SJCR24D1) Jun 23, Sunday (SJCR24D2) |
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July | Jul 9, 16, and 23 | |
Aug | Aug 3 (SJCR24D3) | |
VENUE |
Roosevelt Community Center |
Fall 2024
To foster inclusion in our community, None Zen Center will begin offering Spanish meditation classes starting in the Fall of 2024. The Fall 2024 semester runs from August 6th to December 17th. We will offer 1) 5 series of English Beginner’s Zen Classes, 2) 5 series of Spanish Beginner’s Zen Classes, 3) 5 series of Sitting Sessions, and 4) 5 Half-day Retreats. Please find the class information and calendar below.
Beginner’s Zen Class (English)
Beginner’s Class and Recommended Sessions – Fall 2024 | |||
Beginner’s Class In-person (required) Saturdays 9 – 11 am |
Sitting Session via Zoom (recommended) Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm |
Half-day Retreat in-person (recommended) Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am |
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August | Aug 10 (SJCEB 114) | Aug 13 and 20 | Aug 24 (SJCHD 34) |
September | Sep 7 (SJCEB 115) | Sep 9, 16, and 23 | Sep 21 (SJCHD 35) |
October | Oct 5 (SJCEB 116) | Oct 8, 15, and 22 | Oct 19 (SJCHD 36) |
October – November |
Oct 26 (SJCEB 117) | Nov 5, 12, and 19 | Nov 16 (SJCHD 37) |
November – December |
Nov 23 (SJCEB 118) | Dec 3, 10, and 17 | Dec 14 (SJCHD 38) |
VENUE |
Roosevelt Community Center |
Beginner’s Zen Class (Spanish)
Beginner’s Class (Spanish) and Recommended Sessions – Fall 2024 | |||
Beginner’s Class (Spanish) In-person (required) Saturdays 9 – 11 am |
Sitting Session* via Zoom (recommended) Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm |
Half-day Retreat* in-person (recommended) Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am |
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August | Aug 17 (SJCSB 1) | Aug 20 | Aug 24 (SJCHD 34) |
September | Sep 14 (SJCSB 2) | Sep 17 | Sep 21 (SJCHD 35) |
October | Oct 12 (SJCSB 3) | Oct 15 and 22 | Oct 19 (SJCHD 36) |
October – November |
Nov 2 (SJCSB 4) | Nov 5, 12, and 19 | Nov 16 (SJCHD 37) |
November – December |
Dec 7 (SJCSB 5) | Dec 10 and 17 | Dec 14 (SJCHD 38) |
VENUE |
Roosevelt Community Center |
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*Language | 1. The Beginner’s Class is conducted in Spanish. 2. English-Spanish translations will be provided during Sitting Sessions and Half-day Retreats when needed. |
Sitting Session and Half-day Retreat
Sitting Session and Half-day Retreat – Fall 2024 | ||
Sitting Session* via Zoom Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm |
Half-day Retreat* in-person Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am |
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August | Aug 6, 13, and 20 | Aug 24 (SJCHD 34) |
September | Sep 3, 10, and 17 | Sep 21 (SJCHD 35) |
October | Oct 1, 8, 15, and 22 | Oct 19 (SJCHD 36) |
October – November |
Nov 5, 12, and 19 | Nov 16 (SJCHD 37) |
November – December |
Dec 3, 10, and 17 | Dec 14 (SJCHD 38) |
VENUE |
Roosevelt Community Center |
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*Language | English-Spanish translations will be provided during Sitting Sessions and Half-day Retreats when needed. | |
Year-end Retreat |
Dec 27 – 29, 2024 TBD |