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 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 […]
We will hold our monthly Mandala Day service at 10 a.m., followed by kinhin (walking meditation), and zazen. After zazen there will be nittensoji (temple cleaning), and an informal lunch. Food offerings are welcome, but not required. Doors open at 9:30am. Mandala Day commemorates the spiritual exchange between Soen Nakagawa Roshi and Nyogen Senzaki who […]
Commune with flowers and learn about the Japanese art of ikebana in this workshop. We will begin with a brief history overview of the art form, observe an ikebana demonstration illustrating basic principles and techniques, and then spend the majority of the time creating our own arrangements. All supplies (scissors, vases, and flowers) are provided, and you […]
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 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 […]
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 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 newcomers and experienced practitioners alike, the Day of Zen at New York Zendo Shobo-ji is an opportunity to discover or reacquaint yourself with the essentials of Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice. This one-day session will include an introduction to zazen (seated meditation with attention to breath and posture); choka (morning chanting service); and samu (work […]
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