Portrait of Jokai Blackwell

Living Zen is a project of Tenryu Jokai Blackwell offering regular dharma talks via podcast, writings and news of upcoming events.

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  • ICD Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk

    10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Sunday May 10, 2026
    In Person and Online - Presented by Insight Community of the Desert

    This Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Everyone is welcome.

    There will be time for meditation, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers, and time for your comments and questions.

    For more information, visit ICD’s website.

    To join by Zoom, click the Zoom Link.

    To join in person:
    Mizell Center
    480 S. Sunrise Way
    Palm Springs, CA 92262

  • ICD Tuesday Night – Meditation as Refuge

    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday May 19, 2026
    Online - Presented by Insight Community of the Desert

    Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyone who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity for care, compassion and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone, beginning meditators and experienced practitioners alike.

    Cost: Donation basis, there is no charge to participate. ICD center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart.

    To join via Zoom click here.