Kinhin along the shore
Walking meditation on the sand — the moving half of Zen practice, at the pace of the group.
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Local retreat · Matador Beach, Malibu, USA
A morning of zazen at Matador Beach
ZCLA Beach Retreat
Walking meditation along the shore and seated practice by the sea caves, led by the Zen Center of Los Angeles sangha.
About the retreat
The Zen Center of Los Angeles takes its practice to the coast for a morning: kinhin — walking meditation — along the shore, seated zazen by the caves at Matador Beach, and shared poetry.
It runs 7am to noon, and it is open to everyone. No prior meditation experience is expected, and a $10 donation is suggested rather than required.
ZCLA posts these on its own events calendar; dates move with the season and the tide, so check there before setting out.
Retreat highlights
What the morning holds
Zazen by the caves
Seated practice by the sea caves, with the water as the only timekeeper.
Shared poetry
The sangha reads together — a long-standing part of ZCLA’s beach mornings.
Open to all
No prior meditation experience needed, and a $10 suggested donation rather than a ticket price.
Check the ZCLA calendar
Dates are announced on the Zen Center of Los Angeles events calendar. A $10 donation is suggested; MyLAyoga takes no booking for this.
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