Beginner's Mind Zen Center
@beginnersmindzc.bsky.social
We are a zen buddhist sangha (community) based in Northridge, Los Angeles. Founded in 2003 by Peter and Jane Schneider (students of Shunryu Suzuki), we offer meditation and other zen practice to all who are interested. www.beginnersmindzencenter.org
This Saturday, we will be having a Full Moon Ceremony following meditation and a dharma talk. Please arrive at least six minutes before scheduled start times, so everyone can be settled before we begin 🙏🏻
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This Saturday, we will be having a Full Moon Ceremony following meditation and a dharma talk. Please arrive at least six minutes before scheduled start times, so everyone can be settled before we begin 🙏🏻
November 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Seen via the Facebook group "Buddhist humor 2.0", passing it along to give you a laugh 😄
October 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Seen via the Facebook group "Buddhist humor 2.0", passing it along to give you a laugh 😄
October 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Join us for our regular Saturday program tomorrow, in-person at the zendo or online over Zoom. Please arrive at least six minutes early, so everyone can be settled in their seats when we begin. See our profile for more info!
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October 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Join us for our regular Saturday program tomorrow, in-person at the zendo or online over Zoom. Please arrive at least six minutes early, so everyone can be settled in their seats when we begin. See our profile for more info!
🙏🏻
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Join us tonight (and every Thursday) for a singing bowl sound bath followed by Metta meditation. Please arrive at least six minutes early, so that everyone can get settled in their seat before we begin.
(Art by our teacher, Jane Schneider)
(Art by our teacher, Jane Schneider)
October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join us tonight (and every Thursday) for a singing bowl sound bath followed by Metta meditation. Please arrive at least six minutes early, so that everyone can get settled in their seat before we begin.
(Art by our teacher, Jane Schneider)
(Art by our teacher, Jane Schneider)
October 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The sangha gathered at Green Gulch for Peter's final memorial ceremony, March 2025
October 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The sangha gathered at Green Gulch for Peter's final memorial ceremony, March 2025
Marking Peter's passing at the center, January 2025
October 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Marking Peter's passing at the center, January 2025
Jukai for Virginia Reed, Phil Reeves, and Rachel McGovern, December 2023
October 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Jukai for Virginia Reed, Phil Reeves, and Rachel McGovern, December 2023
Priest ordination of Spencer Levy and Chris Burnham, August 2023
October 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Priest ordination of Spencer Levy and Chris Burnham, August 2023
The zendo
October 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The zendo
Priest ordination of Stacy Dickler, January 2019
October 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Priest ordination of Stacy Dickler, January 2019
We were founded by Peter Schneider and Jane Schneider in 2003.
October 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We were founded by Peter Schneider and Jane Schneider in 2003.