Today we will skip morning service and zazen to focus on samu (work practice). Volunteers will address a number of cleaning and maintenance tasks in the temple -- possibly including washing windows, painting, dusting, cleaning heat pump filters, etc. -- from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At about 12:30 p.m., we will share an informal […]
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 […]
Join us on Zoom each Wednesday evening for Introduction to Zen Meditation. We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential […]
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 […]
Intro to Zen Weekend on March 22-24 is full and cannot accept any more registrations. Please consider registering for the Intro to Zen Weekend April 26-28. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice deep in the Catskill Mountains in a traditional Japanese-style monastery. Led by teachers and senior students […]
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