On Sundays, we hold morning chanting service (choka) at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin) and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given on the first Sunday of each month. After zazen, there will be 30 minutes of temple cleaning (nittensoji), followed by tea and informal discussion. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Newcomers to […]
Sponsored by New York Insight. Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at NYI. Our community is open to students of all Buddhist traditions, as well as those who are in the beginning stages of exploring their meditation practice and have an interest in the Dharma. All […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
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. Wear […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, and […]
Registration is closed for Rohatsu Sesshin for 2023. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for cancellations, please email the office. Rohatsu is held each year at Zen temples and monasteries throughout the world to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha when he saw a star at dawn on the eighth […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
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 […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, and […]
Rohatsu (a Japanese word meaning “the eighth day of the last month of the year”) is held each year in Zen monasteries throughout the world to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha, which occurred when he saw a star at dawn on the eighth day of his retreat. During this week, we manifest the Buddha’s […]
Rohatsu (a Japanese word meaning “the eighth day of the last month of the year”) is held each year in Zen monasteries throughout the world to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha, which occurred when he saw a star at dawn on the eighth day of his retreat. During this week, we manifest the Buddha’s […]
On Sundays, we hold morning chanting service (choka) at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin) and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given on the first Sunday of each month. After zazen, there will be 30 minutes of temple cleaning (nittensoji), followed by tea and informal discussion. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Newcomers to […]
Rohatsu (a Japanese word meaning “the eighth day of the last month of the year”) is held each year in Zen monasteries throughout the world to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha, which occurred when he saw a star at dawn on the eighth day of his retreat. During this week, we manifest the Buddha’s […]
Rohatsu (a Japanese word meaning “the eighth day of the last month of the year”) is held each year in Zen monasteries throughout the world to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha, which occurred when he saw a star at dawn on the eighth day of his retreat. During this week, we manifest the Buddha’s […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for […]
Rohatsu (a Japanese word meaning “the eighth day of the last month of the year”) is held each year in Zen monasteries throughout the world to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha, which occurred when he saw a star at dawn on the eighth day of his retreat. During this week, we manifest the Buddha’s […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
Rohatsu (a Japanese word meaning “the eighth day of the last month of the year”) is held each year in Zen monasteries throughout the world to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha, which occurred when he saw a star at dawn on the eighth day of his retreat. During this week, we manifest the Buddha’s […]
First Wednesday of each Month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST Facilitated by Jifu Devyani Sadh Topic: Buddhist Approaches to Conflict Resolution In this space, we work strategically to cut through a wide range of systemic issues arising from collective greed, aversion, and delusion. We will begin with 30 minutes of zazen followed by an […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
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 […]
Rohatsu (a Japanese word meaning “the eighth day of the last month of the year”) is held each year in Zen monasteries throughout the world to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha, which occurred when he saw a star at dawn on the eighth day of his retreat. During this week, we manifest the Buddha’s […]
On the morning of December 8th, we will celebrate the end of Rohatsu week with chanting of the Jodo-E ceremony which commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. Details are flexible, depending on how many participants attend.
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, and […]
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 […]
Imagine sitting quietly in meditation. Pause, reset, and recharge yourself. You are in complete control of your emotions and the stress derived from your busy lifestyle. You are experiencing a state of calm, relaxing, body-mind equilibrium. This is a time to calmly face yourself. Zazenkai is a monthly meeting and offers a talk, Zen meditation, […]
Sponsored by NY Insight, this community meets monthly to meditate, discuss Buddhist teachings, and provide mutual support in applying these practices to the specific challenges of the participants. The gathering is participatory and casual. Discussion may follow inquiries about the reading, meditation practice, and life off-the-cushion, viewed through dharma teachings. We aspire to build a […]
New York Zendo will be closed December 12-15 Our regular schedule will resume December 16.
Second Wednesday of each Month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST Facilitated by Seiho Morris and Jasmine Syedullah The Racial Solidarity Sangha is now open to practitioners of all ethnicities, races, and nationalities who may or may not already be part of the ZSS Sangha. Seiho Morris is author of a 12 Step Model to […]
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. Wear […]
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 […]
On Sundays, we hold morning chanting service (choka) at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin) and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given on the first Sunday of each month. After zazen, there will be 30 minutes of temple cleaning (nittensoji), followed by tea and informal discussion. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Newcomers to […]
Imagine sitting quietly in meditation. Pause, reset, and recharge yourself. You are in complete control of your emotions and the stress derived from your busy lifestyle. You are experiencing a state of calm, relaxing, body-mind equilibrium. This is a time to calmly face yourself. Zazenkai is a monthly meeting and offers a talk, Zen meditation, […]
Sponsored by New York Insight. Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at NYI. Our community is open to students of all Buddhist traditions, as well as those who are in the beginning stages of exploring their meditation practice and have an interest in the Dharma. All […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
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. Wear […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, and […]
Third Wednesday of each Month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST Facilitated by Yuki Eric Michels “True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., April 4th, 1967. In our Zen tradition, we seek to […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
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 York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, and […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, and […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
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 York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, and […]
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 […]
New York Zendo will be closed December 31 and January 1. Our regular schedule will start again on January 2.
Celebrate the New Year at Dai Bosatsu Zendo. The event will begin with a special meal, followed by a service and teisho by Chigan Roshi. Then everyone will be invited to welcome in 2024 with Joya no Kane — chanting Kanzeon while ringing the daisho (the large outdoor temple bell) 108 times. Around midnight, we’ll […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm: 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, […]
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. Wear […]
New York Zendo is open for zazen mornings Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple should attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events. The introduction covers the basics of Zen meditation: posture, breathing, […]
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 […]
To take this posture itself is the purpose of our practice. When you have this posture, you have the right state of mind, so there is no need to try to attain some special state. —Suzuki Roshi Are you uncomfortable or in pain when you meditate? Is it challenging to sit for long periods of […]
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