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 […]
Noh Chant and Dance Workshop for Beginners Expand your physical senses Noh, a traditional Japanese performing art, was established about 700 years ago, which was around the time when Zen Buddhism flourished in Japan. Because of this, the expressions and teachings of Noh, like other medieval Japanese arts, were highly influenced by Zen Buddhism. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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