This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice deep in the Catskill Mountains in a traditional Japanese-style monastery. Led by teachers and senior leaders from the Zen Studies Society, Introduction to Zen focuses intensively on the three essentials of Zen Buddhist practice — zazen (seated meditation with attention to posture […]
On Sundays, we hold morning chanting service (choka) at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin) and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given on the first Sunday of each month. After zazen, there will be 30 minutes of temple cleaning (nittensoji), followed by tea and informal discussion. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Newcomers to […]
Join us for seiza meditation at New York Zendo, led by Miki Nakura. Seiza (quiet sitting) was established by Okada Torajiro Sensei 110 years ago in Japan. The sitting form is the traditional Japanese kneeling position, but we can also practice seiza sitting on a chair. In seiza, we learn how to find the most […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
Chigan Roshi and Hokuto Osho take turns offering online dokusan (one-on-one teacher/student interviews) to those students who participate in-person in Monday evening zazen. The format will follow the form of in-person dokusan as closely as possible. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Formal activities begin promptly at 7 p.m. There will be han, lineage chanting, and […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
Join us on Zoom each Wednesday evening for Introduction to Zen Meditation. We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. Our last half hour is devoted to questions and answers, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New to Zen Buddhism or interested in learning? New York Zendo Shobo-ji offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience traditional Zen practice in the midst of their daily lives, a […]
On Sundays, we hold morning chanting service (choka) at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin) and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given on the first Sunday of each […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes […]
Chigan Roshi and Hokuto Osho take turns offering online dokusan (one-on-one teacher/student interviews) to those students who participate in-person in Monday evening zazen. The format will follow the form of […]
Immerse yourself in the essence of sesshin as we delve into practice and honor a great early pioneer of Zen in America. Led by Chigan Roshi, this sesshin will explore Senzaki's profound teachings and timeless poetry, which continue to inspire us decades after his passing. Held at Dai Bosatsu Zendo, the in-person sesshin fee is […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
Second Wednesday of each Month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST Facilitated by Seiho Morris and Jasmine Syedullah The Racial Solidarity Sangha is now open to practitioners of all ethnicities, races, and nationalities who may or may not already be part of the ZSS Sangha. Seiho Morris is author of a 12 Step Model to […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New to Zen Buddhism or interested in learning? New York Zendo Shobo-ji offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience traditional Zen practice in the midst of their daily lives, a true oasis of deep stillness in the heart of Manhattan. Every Thursday evening The Zen Studies Society offers an Introduction to Zazen. The evening covers […]
Welcome to “Acceptance,” an open AA 11th Step meditation meeting at New York Zendo. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., with 30 minutes of meditation from 11 - 11:30 a.m. If this is your first time attending this meeting, please arrive early to receive a short orientation. Both cushions and chairs are available for meditation. (Please […]
On Sundays, we hold morning chanting service (choka) at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin) and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given on the first Sunday of each month. After zazen, there will be 30 minutes of temple cleaning (nittensoji), followed by tea and informal discussion. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Newcomers to […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
Chigan Roshi and Hokuto Osho take turns offering online dokusan (one-on-one teacher/student interviews) to those students who participate in-person in Monday evening zazen. The format will follow the form of in-person dokusan as closely as possible. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Formal activities begin promptly at 7 p.m. There will be han, lineage chanting, and […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
Third Wednesday of each Month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST Facilitated by Yuki Eric Michels “True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., April 4th, 1967. In our Zen tradition, we seek to […]
Join us on Zoom each Wednesday evening for Introduction to Zen Meditation. We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. Our last half hour is devoted to questions and answers, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New to Zen Buddhism or interested in learning? New York Zendo Shobo-ji offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience traditional Zen practice in the midst of their daily lives, a true oasis of deep stillness in the heart of Manhattan. Every Thursday evening The Zen Studies Society offers an Introduction to Zazen. The evening covers […]
Welcome to “Acceptance,” an open AA 11th Step meditation meeting at New York Zendo. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., with 30 minutes of meditation from 11 - 11:30 a.m. If this is your first time attending this meeting, please arrive early to receive a short orientation. Both cushions and chairs are available for meditation. (Please […]
We will hold our monthly Mandala Day service at 10 a.m., followed by kinhin (walking meditation), and zazen. We then work on cleaning (nittensoji) and caretaking projects for a half hour before sitting down together for informal lunch. Food offerings are welcome, but not required. Newcomers to the temple are requested to attend one Introduction […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
Chigan Roshi and Hokuto Osho take turns offering online dokusan (one-on-one teacher/student interviews) to those students who participate in-person in Monday evening zazen. The format will follow the form of in-person dokusan as closely as possible. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Formal activities begin promptly at 7 p.m. There will be han, lineage chanting, and […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
Fourth Wednesday of each Month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST Facilitated by Dr. Michael Fayne, Dr. Morgan Perkins, and Jikyo Bonnie Shoultz Sensei On the fourth Wednesday of each month, our attention turns to the pressing issue of the climate crisis. In this dedicated session, we delve into Buddhist-based strategies and practices for addressing […]
Join us on Zoom each Wednesday evening for Introduction to Zen Meditation. We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. Our last half hour is devoted to questions and answers, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New to Zen Buddhism or interested in learning? New York Zendo Shobo-ji offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience traditional Zen practice in the midst of their daily lives, a true oasis of deep stillness in the heart of Manhattan. Every Thursday evening The Zen Studies Society offers an Introduction to Zazen. The evening covers […]
On Sundays, we hold morning chanting service (choka) at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin) and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given on the first Sunday of each month. After zazen, there will be 30 minutes of temple cleaning (nittensoji), followed by tea and informal discussion. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Newcomers to […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
Chigan Roshi and Hokuto Osho take turns offering online dokusan (one-on-one teacher/student interviews) to those students who participate in-person in Monday evening zazen. The format will follow the form of in-person dokusan as closely as possible. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Formal activities begin promptly at 7 p.m. There will be han, lineage chanting, and […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, […]
Join us on Zoom each Wednesday evening for Introduction to Zen Meditation. We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. Our last half hour is devoted to questions and answers, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. After the sit, there will be a few minutes available for informal discussion and check-ins. Morning zazen is also offered online. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Before the meeting closes, there will […]
New to Zen Buddhism or interested in learning? New York Zendo Shobo-ji offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience traditional Zen practice in the midst of their daily lives, a true oasis of deep stillness in the heart of Manhattan. Every Thursday evening The Zen Studies Society offers an Introduction to Zazen. The evening covers […]
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