Belmont Zen Center

06/05/2026

Sad news.

Bay Area woman accused of setting fire to nation's oldest Buddhist monastery

06/04/2026

It's not too late to register for our next introductory workshop this Saturday, 10am: https://teamup.com/event/show/id/3pTZ7559kZXxw41Mr9sjdgyXC7xKx6

Our next live-streamed morning service will be Monday, 6:30am: https://www.youtube.com/

All are welcome at next week's evening service, Wednesday 7pm!

https://www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/
https://www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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06/01/2026

All are welcome at our regular evening service at 7pm this Wednesday.

Also, there is still time to sign up for this Saturday's intro workshop. https://teamup.com/event/show/id/3pTZ7559kZXxw41Mr9sjdgyXC7xKx6

https://www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/
https://www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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06/01/2026

Here is the dharma talk recorded yesterday at Muddy Water Zen Temple in Royal Oak, Michigan -- inspired by a well-known Pittsburgh landmark.

Or watch it here: https://youtu.be/2uOUkcENWd4

Or listen here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-fu2ip-1ada1a1

https://www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/
https://www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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06/01/2026

05/25/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Our Wednesday 7pm service is open to everyone!

Sunday's Full Moon marks the beginning of Angeo, the summer intensive practice period, so our live-streamed Monday morning services will begin on June 1 at 6:30am. Access the services here: https://www.youtube.com//streams

On Saturday June 6 we will be holding an introductory workshop. Participating in this workshop leads to many other opportunities for spiritual growth and practice. You can sign up here: https://teamup.com/event/show/id/3pTZ7559kZXxw41Mr9sjdgyXC7xKx6

https://www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/
https://www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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05/24/2026

Ready for tonight’s special service celebrating the birthday of the Buddha ☸️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

05/21/2026

The Buddhist tradition begins with the Buddha himself -- a real person, who discovered and left us a path to follow in his footsteps.

The traditional date for celebrating the Buddha's birth day in East Asia is the 8th day of the 4th lunar month -- which is this Sunday, May 24.

This intergenerational service will begin at 7pm. Hear the story of the Buddha's birth, take a turn bathing the baby Buddha, and share snacks with the community after the service.

ALL ARE WELCOME — Please sign up here: https://teamup.com/event/show/id/okUmJgC2nCDUxZDHt4UpWr5Hob4bBA

https://www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/
https://www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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05/19/2026

This video demonstrates how to make a mala (Buddhist prayer garland) from knotted twine. You can also watch it here: https://youtu.be/sTzDw4DstBM

https://www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/
https://www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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05/19/2026

Two services this week, all are welcome!

Our regular weekly service is tomorrow, Wednesday the 20th at 7pm. Third week of the month means dharma discourse: open discussion, Q&A, whatever attendees want to talk about that will benefit their lives and practice.

This Sunday, the 24th at 7pm, is our annual commemoration of the birthday of the Buddha. Please sign up here: https://teamup.com/event/show/id/okUmJgC2nCDUxZDHt4UpWr5Hob4bBA

https://www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/
https://www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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