Led by Shinge Roshi, Chigan Roshi and Hokuto Osho, our new Fall Residency offers more flexibility regarding length of stays and daily schedule, as well as programming that explores the intersection of Zen and the arts. In addition to three sesshin, there will be periods when one of the teachers will be in residence guiding […]
Join us in-person or online as Hokuto Osho leads this sesshin commemorating the life and teaching of the first Rinzai Zen master to bring the teachings of the Buddha-Dharma to the west. Full participation is encouraged, although part-time participation will be considered as space allows. If you have any questions, or if this will be […]
Join us on Zoom each Wednesday evening for an 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. We […]
This class is taught by Jon Aaron of New York Insight. It is a hybrid class -- meeting in person at Shobo-ji, with the option to participate online. The teachings of the Dharma are teachings about life. When we truly take the Dharma in and take refuge in the Dharma our life changes—sometimes in obvious […]
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 […]
An Eight-Week Course Taught by Hokuto Osho Zen Buddhist teachings are filled with numbers, like the four Noble Truths, the six paramitas and the eightfold path. This eight-week course offers a survey of Buddhism's core concepts, each presented in relation to a number — starting with zero for mu and sunyata, and going all the […]
Lisa Freedman will lead this meditation and freewriting workshop. Every time we guide our wandering minds back to the breath, we offer ourselves a fresh start. Every time we meditate and then freewrite in response to a poem, we are in a realm of unlimited possibilities. Freewriting (just letting the pen move, non-stop) can be […]
Clear and refocus your heart and mind amid the austere beauty of late autumn on Dai Bosatsu Mountain. As we sit together in deep silence in person and online, we will experience the profound stillness that inspires us to encounter our true nature. Led by Shinge Roshi, this sesshin will include Jukai, in which students […]
This class is taught by Jon Aaron of New York Insight. It is a hybrid class -- meeting in person at Shobo-ji, with the option to participate online. The teachings of the Dharma are teachings about life. When we truly take the Dharma in and take refuge in the Dharma our life changes—sometimes in obvious […]
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 […]
Premier Shōjin offers an exquisite and authentic experience that incorporates shōjin ryōri -- the art of Japanese temple cuisine -- and Zen meditation. The experience is offered by Chef Hiroki Odo, a Michelin star chef and owner/chef of o d o, and by Rev. Dr. Masaki Matsubara, an eighteenth-generation Zen priest of the Japanese Rinzai […]
Sponsored by NY Insight, this community meets monthly to meditate, discuss Buddhist teachings, and provide mutual support in applying these practices to the specific challenges of the participants. The gathering is participatory and casual. Discussion may follow inquiries about the reading, meditation practice, and life off-the-cushion, viewed through dharma teachings. We aspire to build a […]
Join us on Zoom each Wednesday evening for an 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. We […]
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Zazen begins at 7 p.m. After one period of zazen, we will move to the dharma hall for a Critical Buddhist Study discussion. Click here for more info on Critical Buddhist Study. All in-person attendees must comply with the current ZSS Covid Protocols. $10 suggested contribution for non-members.
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 […]
An Eight-Week Course Taught by Hokuto Osho Zen Buddhist teachings are filled with numbers, like the four Noble Truths, the six paramitas and the eightfold path. This eight-week course offers a survey of Buddhism's core concepts, each presented in relation to a number — starting with zero for mu and sunyata, and going all the […]
Family and friends are invited for this traditional day of gratitude. Events will include zazen, teisho, a special Thanksgiving ceremony and a delicious vegetarian feast. Overnight accommodations are available, and a festive brunch in the morning will complete the celebration. The ZSS Covid Protocols apply to this in-person event. The fee is $100-150 for members […]
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 […]
An Eight-Week Course Taught by Hokuto Osho Zen Buddhist teachings are filled with numbers, like the four Noble Truths, the six paramitas and the eightfold path. This eight-week course offers a survey of Buddhism's core concepts, each presented in relation to a number — starting with zero for mu and sunyata, and going all the […]
Rohatsu is held each year at Zen temples and monasteries throughout the world to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha when he saw a star at dawn on the eighth day of his retreat. This intensive, in-person sesshin is an unsurpassable opportunity for deep practice and realization, inspired by the Buddha’s determination as he sat […]
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