Mission
We are an American Zen Buddhist community, committed to fostering awakening to inner freedom and true happiness for all. Read More
Annual Report
Each year, the Zen Studies Society publishes an Annual Report that details the activities of the prior year.
Ethics Guidelines
The Buddhist Precepts are a fundamental part of Zen Buddhist practice. They help create a safe and supportive environment for all. It is each person’s responsibility to follow and honor these Fundamental Precepts and Ten Important Precepts: Read More
Governance
The Zen Studies Society is governed by the by-laws and led by the Board of Directors. Read More
History
The Zen Studies Society was established in 1956 to assist the Buddhist scholar D.T. Suzuki in his efforts to introduce Zen to the West. ZSS is one of the oldest organizations dedicated to the practice of Rinzai Zen in the United States. Read More
Zen Centers
The Zen Studies Society maintains two practice centers (New York Zendo and Dai Bosatsu Zendo) and a close association with the Zen Center of Syracuse Hoen-ji. Other related centers include Endless Mountain Zendo in Pennsylvania, Charles River Zen in Massachusetts, Hollow Bones, and Chisoku-an in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. Read More
Join the Team
The Zen Studies Society expects everyone representing our organization to embody our core values – integrity, generosity, community, compassion, and wisdom – in all their work and interactions, both within our community and the public at large. Read More
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