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Empty Gate Zen Center
Find peace and clarity through Zen practice in the heart of Berkeley.
5(5 reviews)
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About Empty Gate Zen Center
Empty Gate Zen Center is a welcoming Zen community in Berkeley, CA, dedicated to offering authentic Zen teachings and meditation practices. Led by Zen Master Jeff Kitsis, we provide daily meditation sessions, koan study, and flexible retreats to accommodate diverse schedules. Our center fosters a supportive environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners, with a focus on mindfulness and personal growth. Join us to explore Zen in a friendly, inclusive setting.
Business Info
Location
2200 Parker St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Services Offered
Daily Meditation Sessions
Regular meditation practices held at convenient times for all skill levels.
Koan Study
Guided exploration of Zen koans to deepen understanding and insight.
Zen Retreats
Flexible retreat programs with options for partial days or specific schedules.
Zen Teachings
Instruction from Zen Master Jeff Kitsis and senior students on Zen principles.
Community Events
Gatherings and activities to connect with fellow practitioners in a supportive environment.
Reviews
5(5 reviews)
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Jorge Macias
via Google
over 2 years ago
Beautifull place, beautiful people and wonderfull zen Master.
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Stellar Phenotypevia Google
over 6 years ago
Great place and great people nam'
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EG Hibdonvia Google
about 7 years ago
They have a very helpful staff and teacher. Daily meditation at a reasonable hour too.
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Rosvia Google
over 7 years ago
Empty Gate is a wonderful place with a wonderful group of people. It is the only place I know in the SF Bay Area to do koan study. And they are also very accommodating regarding retreat schedules, one can do partial days (for instance I can't make it for 6am so they are fine with people entering the retreat at different times or only doing certain days - you just talk to the retreat organizer "dharma teacher" (which is not the same as the zen teacher but is what in other places is known as a senior student). Zen Master Jeff Kitsis is great and everyone is very friendly, it is a lovely zen community.
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George Cardona Jrvia Google
over 11 years ago
I've not had the opportunity to visit Empty Gate Zen Center personally. but I'm a avid user of their website and view Zen Master Bon Soeng You Tube Channel on a weekly basis. Zen Master Bon Soeng is a Zen Master. See for yourself and see things as they are. I'm a student of life and a Zen Student as well. Buddha Bless
