Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

Compassionate Ocean Zen Center Compassionate Ocean Zen Center is dedicated to the central practice of awakening.

The activities of the Center cultivate awareness of the essential beauty and dignity of life coming from full engagement with life-as-it-is. Compassionate Ocean Zen Center is named after Jikai Dainin Katagiri Roshi, the root teacher of Joen Snyder O'Neal and Michael O'Neal. Jikai, Compassionate Ocean, refers to reality itself, which always holds us and bathes us with compassion. Even though we may

not be aware of it, even though we may be experiencing a lot of suffering, still we are held in the great ocean of Buddha's compassion. The Center offers programs in Zen practice and study as well as programs in mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

🪷The great life of Tomoe Katagiri has come to an end in this world. Tomoe-san was instrumental in the bringing of Zen to...
06/05/2026

🪷The great life of Tomoe Katagiri has come to an end in this world. Tomoe-san was instrumental in the bringing of Zen to Minnesota and beyond, and served as a teacher and inspiration and beloved friend to a great many people, including Joen and me. Our hearts are filled with gratitude and sorrow.🪷

The main memorial service for Tomoe-san will take place at 2:00 pm Sunday, June 28, at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center. Please see below for additional information.

Bowing,
Genpo Michael O'Neal

📌MZMC will host a memorial service for Tomoe Katagiri on Sunday, June 28th, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. with reception to follow. Information about the service and a Zoom link will be posted here, as it is available:

https://www.mnzencenter.org/memorial-tomoe-katagiri.html

MZMC will offer memorial ekos during morning service on June 11th and July 16th.

With deep gratitude for the offerings and life of our beloved teacher Tomoe-san,
Ben Connelly, Guiding Teacher

There is still time to sign up!What is MBSR?The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program incorporates mindfulne...
06/03/2026

There is still time to sign up!

What is MBSR?

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program incorporates mindfulness, meditation, and gentle yoga to address the everyday challenges of daily life—including stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. It is built on the nationally acclaimed model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, and presents mindfulness as a universal practice for people of any (or no) religious background.

The course includes an individual interview with the instructor, eight 2.5 hour classes held on Tuesday evenings, a Day of Mindfulness retreat, the book Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn, guided meditation MP3s, weekly handouts, and ongoing community support for your mindfulness practice.

The summer MBSR program at Compassionate Ocean will be presented by Joen O'Neal with Ekyo Susan Nelson. Joen has been presenting this program since 1994.

Go to www.OceanZen.org to register.

Welcome session for new guests! Join us May 31st starting at 9am sitting, 10am Dharma talk. Bring a friend who may ne in...
05/26/2026

Welcome session for new guests! Join us May 31st starting at 9am sitting, 10am Dharma talk.

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Making Arrangement: Katagiri Roshi's Teachings on FukanzazengiIn this eight-week course we will survey Katagiri Roshi’s ...
05/23/2026

Making Arrangement: Katagiri Roshi's Teachings on Fukanzazengi

In this eight-week course we will survey Katagiri Roshi’s teachings on Fukanzazengi, drawn from talks transcribed by course instructor Kikan Michael Howard.

Buddhist Studies Course
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 P.M.
June 10 – July 29 (eight sessions)
$185 (members $165)

Go to www.OceanZen.org to register!

Zen Basics🧘‍♀️🪷📌Jun 4 - June 25 | 7–9 PM | In-PersonThis informal four-week seminar is intended to support newer peop...
05/21/2026

Zen Basics🧘‍♀️🪷

📌Jun 4 - June 25 | 7–9 PM | In-Person
This informal four-week seminar is intended to support newer people who are seeking to deepen their connection with Zen practice at Compassionate Ocean.

Fed: By Donation

Led by: Jikan Evan Britzius

Go to www.OceanZen.org to register!

Some of our volunteers showcasing our Zendo! Come on down and check us out! Art-A-Whirl is in full swing!
05/16/2026

Some of our volunteers showcasing our Zendo! Come on down and check us out!

Art-A-Whirl is in full swing!

Such a special time of year in Northeast Minneapolis! Art-A-Whirl Weekend shares our love for the arts. Join us! Want to...
05/11/2026

Such a special time of year in Northeast Minneapolis! Art-A-Whirl Weekend shares our love for the arts. Join us!

Want to volunteer? Email us at [email protected]!

Genpo Michael O'Neil attended Anthony Ray Hintons presentation, Reflections on Justice and Mercy, at St. Thomas Universi...
05/09/2026

Genpo Michael O'Neil attended Anthony Ray Hintons presentation, Reflections on Justice and Mercy, at St. Thomas University.
Afterwards Genpo was able to meet and talk with him for a few minutes. He is very grateful for that opportunity.

On the cover of our latest summer newsletter, Genpo writes Mr.Hinton a moving message explaining how much this talk and book meant to him.

To read this message go to www.OceanZen.org.

🪴This Sunday -Mother's Day at Compassionate Ocean💐🧘‍♀️9:00 am Sittings and Dharma Talk🫖🍰11:00 am Special Mother's Day tr...
05/09/2026

🪴This Sunday -Mother's Day at Compassionate Ocean💐

🧘‍♀️9:00 am Sittings and Dharma Talk

🫖🍰11:00 am Special Mother's Day treat: Scones with homemade lemon curd

📬11:30 am Mid-year Appeal Mailing Party (for anyone who can stay)

Please consider being part of the stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!
05/08/2026

Please consider being part of the stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

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652 17th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN
55413

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