THE KAJITSU ZAZENKAI IS BACK! We will resume our Zazenkai (Zazen meeting) with the New York Zendo Shobo-ji on Sunday, May 1, at 3 – 4:30 p.m. Imagine sitting quietly in meditation. You are in complete control of your emotions and the stress derived from your busy lifestyle. You are experiencing a state of calm, […]
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 […]
Join us in person or online 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 how […]
Join us in person and online at this special five-day sesshin during which Shinge Roshi will give formal Dharma transmission to Hokuto Sensei, who will become her second Dharma heir. We will honor Nyogen Senzaki, the great early pioneer of Zen in America whose teachings and poems continue to inspire us decades after his passing. […]
Join us in person or online 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 […]
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 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 how […]
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 […]
Sokyu Ryan DeFranzo offers an afternoon of piano music to celebrate, share gratitude and inspire generosity towards New York Zendo and its ongoing mission of providing a home for the cultivation of tranquility, insight and compassion within the clamor of New York City. The concert will take place live at St. John's in the Village, […]
Sunday, May 22 3-5 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday, May 29) Join us for an afternoon meditation and tea experiment on Shobo-ji's rooftop. Interspersed with brief periods of zazen, this tea tasting will move beyond flavor to expand our awareness to texture, energy, and connection with our environment. As we investigate our immediate surroundings and senses, […]
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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