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 […]
Led by Giun Streit, head monk at New York Zendo, this four-week course aims to “fill the gap” between the experience of taking an introductory class and becoming a regular Zen practitioner. During each weekly meeting, we will share two short periods of meditation and investigate one or two core teachings in Buddhism. Probable topics […]
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 kinhin (walking meditation), a student dharma talk by Giun Stefan Streit, and zazen. We then work on cleaning (nittensoji) & caretaking projects for a half hour before gathering in the dharma hall for tea and informal conversation. In-person participants […]
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 […]
Led by Giun Streit, head monk at New York Zendo, this four-week course aims to “fill the gap” between the experience of taking an introductory class and becoming a regular Zen practitioner. During each weekly meeting, we will share two short periods of meditation and investigate one or two core teachings in Buddhism. Probable topics […]
Experience the beginning of this season of renewal in person at DBZ, as early spring breezes flow over Beecher Lake and new shoots begin to emerge. This sesshin will be led by Shinge Roshi and Hokuto Osho. We will honor the birth of the Buddha with a special ceremony, bathing a statue of the baby […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 for this unique opportunity to experience Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice deep in the Catskill Mountains. Led by Shinge Roshi, with the assistance of monastics and long-time practitioners, we will focus intensively on the central elements of Zen practice — zazen (seated meditation with attention to posture and breath), chanting, and samu (work practice). […]
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