An Eight-Week Course Taught by Hokuto Sensei Bodhidharma is perhaps the most pivotal figure in the development of Zen, yet so much of what we know (or think we know) about him is based on myth and legend. In this course, we will explore what has come down to us regarding Bodhidharma: the koans in […]
Class Description: Taught by Hannah DeFranzo, this class offers a Vinyasa-based format, focused on bringing your body back into physical balance and mindful presence, all while cultivating strength and a sense of calm. All levels are welcome to join. Teacher Bio: Hannah is a lifelong dancer with a love for movement practices. She completed her […]
Spring Kessei (Zen training period) at Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji starts March 30, offering an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice as spring unfolds on the mountain. Apply now […]
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. […]
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 […]
Experience the beginning of this season of renewal in person and online at Dai Bosatsu Zendo, as early spring breezes flow over Beecher Lake and new shoots begin to emerge. In this in-person sesshin we honor the birth of the Buddha with a special ceremony in which we bathe a statue of the baby Buddha […]
Class Description: Taught by Hannah DeFranzo, this class offers a Vinyasa-based format, focused on bringing your body back into physical balance and mindful presence, all while cultivating strength and a sense of calm. All levels are welcome to join. Teacher Bio: Hannah is a lifelong dancer with a love for movement practices. She completed her […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us in-person or on Zoom for seiza meditation at New York Zendo, led by Miki Nakura. Seiza (quiet sitting) was established by Okada Torajiro Sensei about 110 years ago in Japan. The sitting form is the traditional Japanese kneeling position, but we can do Seiza even sitting on a chair. In this practice, we learn […]
Class Description: Taught by Hannah DeFranzo, this class offers a Vinyasa-based format, focused on bringing your body back into physical balance and mindful presence, all while cultivating strength and a sense of calm. All levels are welcome to join. Teacher Bio: Hannah is a lifelong dancer with a love for movement practices. She completed her […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us in-person or on Zoom for seiza meditation at New York Zendo, led by Miki Nakura. Seiza (quiet sitting) was established by Okada Torajiro Sensei about 110 years ago in Japan. The sitting form is the traditional Japanese kneeling position, but we can do Seiza even sitting on a chair. In this practice, we learn […]
Class Description: Taught by Hannah DeFranzo, this class offers a Vinyasa-based format, focused on bringing your body back into physical balance and mindful presence, all while cultivating strength and a sense of calm. All levels are welcome to join. Teacher Bio: Hannah is a lifelong dancer with a love for movement practices. She completed her […]
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 […]
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 […]
Class Description: Taught by Hannah DeFranzo, this class offers a Vinyasa-based format, focused on bringing your body back into physical balance and mindful presence, all while cultivating strength and a sense of calm. All levels are welcome to join. Teacher Bio: Hannah is a lifelong dancer with a love for movement practices. She completed her […]
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 […]
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 […]
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