Led by Shinge Roshi, Chigan Roshi and Hokuto Osho, our new Fall Residency offers more flexibility regarding length of stays and daily schedule, as well as programming that explores the intersection of Zen and the arts. In addition to three sesshin, there will be periods when one of the teachers will be in residence guiding […]
After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, we are now bringing back our introductory weekend at Dai Bosatsu Zendo. Please join us for this unique opportunity to experience Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice deep in the Catskill Mountains. Taught by Shinge Roshi, with the assistance of monastics and long-time practitioners, we will focus intensively on […]
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 […]
An Eight-Week Course Taught by Hokuto Osho Zen Buddhist teachings are filled with numbers, like the four Noble Truths, the six paramitas and the eightfold path. This eight-week course offers a survey of Buddhism's core concepts, each presented in relation to a number — starting with zero for mu and sunyata, and going all the […]
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 […]
This class is taught by Jon Aaron of New York Insight. It is a hybrid class -- meeting in person at Shobo-ji, with the option to participate online. The teachings of the Dharma are teachings about life. When we truly take the Dharma in and take refuge in the Dharma our life changes—sometimes in obvious […]
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 […]
A monk asked Ummon, “What will happen when the leaves fall and the trees become bare?” Ummon said, “Golden wind!” Join us in person for seven days of deep practice 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 […]
Lisa Freedman will lead this meditation and freewriting workshop. Every time we guide our wandering minds back to the breath, we offer ourselves a fresh start. Every time we meditate and then freewrite in response to a poem, we are in a realm of unlimited possibilities. Freewriting (just letting the pen move, non-stop) can be […]
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 […]
This class is taught by Jon Aaron of New York Insight. It is a hybrid class -- meeting in person at Shobo-ji, with the option to participate online. The teachings of the Dharma are teachings about life. When we truly take the Dharma in and take refuge in the Dharma our life changes—sometimes in obvious […]
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 […]
An Eight-Week Course Taught by Hokuto Osho Zen Buddhist teachings are filled with numbers, like the four Noble Truths, the six paramitas and the eightfold path. This eight-week course offers a survey of Buddhism's core concepts, each presented in relation to a number — starting with zero for mu and sunyata, and going all the […]
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 […]
This class is taught by Jon Aaron of New York Insight. It is a hybrid class -- meeting in person at Shobo-ji, with the option to participate online. The teachings of the Dharma are teachings about life. When we truly take the Dharma in and take refuge in the Dharma our life changes—sometimes in obvious […]
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 […]
Welcome to “Acceptance,” an open AA 11th Step meditation meeting at New York Zendo. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., with 30 minutes of meditation from 11 - 11:30 a.m. If this is your first time attending this meeting, please arrive early to receive a short orientation. Both cushions and chairs are available for meditation. (Please […]
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. We will hold morning service (choka) at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin), and a student dharma talk by Kokan Jim Borowiec. Following the dharma talk, there will be one period of zazen. Then we work on cleaning (nittensoji) & caretaking projects for a half hour before sitting down […]
An Eight-Week Course Taught by Hokuto Osho Zen Buddhist teachings are filled with numbers, like the four Noble Truths, the six paramitas and the eightfold path. This eight-week course offers a survey of Buddhism's core concepts, each presented in relation to a number — starting with zero for mu and sunyata, and going all the […]
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 […]
This class is taught by Jon Aaron of New York Insight. It is a hybrid class -- meeting in person at Shobo-ji, with the option to participate online. The teachings of the Dharma are teachings about life. When we truly take the Dharma in and take refuge in the Dharma our life changes—sometimes in obvious […]
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 […]
Welcome to “Acceptance,” an open AA 11th Step meditation meeting at New York Zendo. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., with 30 minutes of meditation from 11 - 11:30 a.m. If this is your first time attending this meeting, please arrive early to receive a short orientation. Both cushions and chairs are available for meditation. (Please […]
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 […]
An Eight-Week Course Taught by Hokuto Osho Zen Buddhist teachings are filled with numbers, like the four Noble Truths, the six paramitas and the eightfold path. This eight-week course offers a survey of Buddhism's core concepts, each presented in relation to a number — starting with zero for mu and sunyata, and going all the […]
Premier Shōjin offers an exquisite and authentic experience that incorporates shōjin ryōri -- the art of Japanese temple cuisine -- and Zen meditation. The experience is offered by Chef Hiroki Odo, a Michelin star chef and owner/chef of o d o, and by Rev. Dr. Masaki Matsubara, an eighteenth-generation Zen priest of the Japanese Rinzai […]
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 […]
This class is taught by Jon Aaron of New York Insight. It is a hybrid class -- meeting in person at Shobo-ji, with the option to participate online. The teachings of the Dharma are teachings about life. When we truly take the Dharma in and take refuge in the Dharma our life changes—sometimes in obvious […]
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 or online as Hokuto Osho leads this sesshin commemorating the life and teaching of the first Rinzai Zen master to bring the teachings of the Buddha-Dharma to the west. Full participation is encouraged, although part-time participation will be considered as space allows. If you have any questions, or if this will be […]
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