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Event Series Event Series: NYZ: Introduction to Meditation

NYZ: Introduction to Zen Meditation with Junryu Roshi

June 19 @ 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm

$10.00

If you are new to Rinzai Zen Buddhism, New York Zendo Shobo-ji offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience traditional Zen practice and find an oasis of deep stillness in the heart of Manhattan.

Every Thursday evening, the Introduction to Zen Meditation class covers the basics of zazen (seated meditation): posture, breathing, and concentration. Beginners will also learn the form used at New York Zendo Shobo-ji including bowing, chanting, and kinhin (walking meditation).

At the invitation of Chigan Roshi, Junryu Roshi teaches at NYZ on occasion. Junryu Roshi is the founder of Eiryu-ji Zen Center, a Dharma teacher in the lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi, a member of the White Plum Sangha, and a 6th Dan Aikido teacher (Shidoin). On the evening of June 19th, Junryu Roshi will lead the introductory class and offer teisho, a formal Zen talk.

Junryu Roshi is available for individual practice interviews and for assistance with physical sitting issues from 5 p.m. Please email the NYZ office if you would like to meet with him.

Please note this evening’s program will begin earlier than usual – doors open at 5:45 p.m. Beginners’ instruction and zazen for those who do not attend the instruction begin at 6:15 p.m. The program runs until approximately 9 p.m.

A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please do not wear scented cosmetics, and set any electronic device to silent mode. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Refer to Zendo Etiquette for more details. No prior experience is necessary.

A $10 donation payable by purchasing a pass below is requested from non-members. Please consider becoming a Supporting Member of the Zen Studies Society. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

You are also welcome to join our online Introduction to Zen Meditation.

Details

Date:
June 19
Time:
6:15 pm - 9:00 pm
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Cost:
$10.00
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Venue

New York Zendo
223 E 67th St
New York, NY 10065
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Phone
(212) 861-3333

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