Beginner's Mind Zen Center

04/22/2026

“Because earth, grass, trees, walls, tiles, and pebbles in the world of phenomena in the ten directions all engage in buddha activity, those who receive the benefits of the wind and water are inconceivably helped by the buddha's transformation, splendid and unthinkable, and intimately manifest enlightenment.”

Happy Earth Day!

(Photo from Green Gulch)

04/01/2026

Along with expressions of concern and care from the community, we know there are questions about how the zendo fire will impact plans and programs at Tassajara this summer season. We have updated our blog with the latest information: bit.ly/3OcTat5

03/30/2026

Funeral Ceremony for David Chadwick

Green Gulch Farm
Sunday, April 12, 3:00–6:00 pm

Green Gulch Farm will host a funeral ceremony for David Chadwick on Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 pm. The ceremony will take place in the zendo and will also be live-streamed. Please let us know you are coming by registering at the link below.

Learn More: bit.ly/4tfDVhQ

03/28/2026

03/27/2026

Tragic news, friends

At around 11:30 pm last night, the Tassajara zendo caught fire. No one was hurt, but the zendo burned down completely. Some of the library was also destroyed. Our gratitude to everyone who worked tirelessly to contain the flames, including local firefighters who were on the scene.

We will share more information as it comes in.

01/07/2026

Come one come all, to the center in Northridge, this Friday, for an evening of entertainment and good will 🙏🏻

12/22/2025

Nagarjuna's Middle Way: No Distinction Between Samsara and Nirvana
With Kokyo Henkel
Six Saturdays, January 31–March 7, 8:30–10 am PT
Online

In this class, we will explore Nagarjuna's statement in “Root Verses on the Middle Way" that no distinction can be found between samsara, the beginningless cycle of suffering and bo***ge, and nirvana, the freedom from suffering that is the original goal of the Buddha-Dharma.

Learn More: Link in the first comment.

12/15/2025

Folks, there has been a complication in the donation system we have been using. Do not go to the "Giving Tuesday" page from our website (hosted by Flipcause). Please use Venmo for electronic donations, or mail/bring us a check in person. Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience!

12/15/2025

We are a small but welcoming sangha (buddhist group) studying and practicing Zen in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi and the San Francisco Zen Center. Please visit our website and our temple, too!

12/03/2025

With Giving Tuesday, we kicked off our year-end appeal for your financial support. Please see the comments for donation page link and Venmo code!

If you cannot donate anything, please do not worry. There are many who can. If you are one of those people, please give what you can to support our efforts to make Zen practice and buddhist teachings available!