Reverend James gives Dharma talks on a regular basis at the Empty Moon Zen Network'sAnaheim Zen Sangha. He also preaches once a month at the First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles. In addition he preaches at Unitarian Universalist and other progressive churches throughout Southern California, and on occasion beyond. James leads and co-leads Zen retreats, mostly in Southern California, but also across the country and occasionally abroad.