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 […]
A monk asked Ummon, “What will happen when the leaves fall and the trees become bare?” Ummon said, “Golden wind!” Join us for five days of silence at Golden Wind Sesshin. As autumn paints the trees brilliant colors, golden leaves swirl down, and the wind turns cooler and sharper, experience the beauty of autumn on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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