Zen Studies Society

NYZ: Morning Zazen
2025-06-30 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-01 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-02 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-03 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-07 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-08 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-09 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-10 06:45 - 07:45 (America/New_York) | New York Zendo, 223 E 67th St, New York, NY, 10065
New York Zendo is open for morning zazen Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m.
A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please do not wear scented cosmetics, and set any electronic device to silent mode. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Refer to Zendo Etiquette for more details.
Newcomers to the temple are kindly requested to attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events.
A $10 donation (payable online) is requested from non-members. Please consider becoming a Supporting Member of the Zen Studies Society. Registration is not required. ZSS Health Protocols apply.
This event is also offered online.

Online: Morning Zazen
2025-06-30 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-01 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-02 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-03 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-07 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-08 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-09 06:45 - 07:45, 2025-07-10 06:45 - 07:45 | Online
Join us online for zazen Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting room will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m.

We will use our sutra book. A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please set any electronic device to silent mode and wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Feel free to come and go at whatever time your schedule allows.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 824 2548 5117
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Registration is not required.

NYZ: Zazen and Dokusan
2025-06-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | New York Zendo, 223 E 67th St, New York, NY, 10065
On most Monday evenings, Hokuto Osho offers online dokusan to students who participate in the in-person zazen session. The format will follow the form of in-person dokusan as closely as possible. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., formal activities begin promptly at 7 p.m. There will be han, lineage chanting, and two periods of zazen with dokusan.
A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please do not wear scented cosmetics, and set any electronic device to silent mode. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Refer to Zendo Etiquette for more details.
Newcomers to the temple are kindly requested to attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events.
A $10 donation (payable online) is requested from non-members. Please consider becoming a Supporting Member of the Zen Studies Society. Registration is not required. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

NYZ: Zazen and Tai Chi
2025-07-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | New York Zendo, 223 E 67th St, New York, NY, 10065
On Tuesday evenings, New York Zendo is open for zazen and tai chi from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 pm. This program includes 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor.
A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please do not wear scented cosmetics, and set any electronic device to silent mode. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Refer to Zendo Etiquette for more details.
Newcomers to the temple are kindly requested to attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events.
A $10 donation (payable online) is requested from non-members. Please consider becoming a Supporting Member of the Zen Studies Society. Registration is not required. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

Online: Introduction to Zen Meditation
2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join us on Zoom every Wednesday evening for Introduction to Zen Meditation. We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation and an opportunity for questions.
A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please set any electronic device to silent mode and wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Anyone who attends this introduction is then welcome to join us at New York Zendo for other practice events.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 5980 9854
Password: [REDACTED]
Please register by sending an email to lauren@laurenann.net by the Friday before the class you would like to attend.
You are also welcome to join our in-person Introduction to Zen Meditation at New York Zendo on Thursday evenings. ZSS Health Protocols apply for this in-person event.

NYZ: Evening Zazen
2025-07-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | New York Zendo, 223 E 67th St, New York, NY, 10065
On Wednesday evenings, New York Zendo is open for zazen from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please do not wear scented cosmetics, and set any electronic device to silent mode. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Refer to Zendo Etiquette for more details.
Newcomers to the temple are kindly requested to attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events.
A $10 donation (payable online) is requested from non-members. Please consider becoming a Supporting Member of the Zen Studies Society. Registration is not required. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

NYZ: Introduction to Zen Meditation
2025-07-03 18:45 - 21:00, 2025-07-10 18:45 - 21:00 | New York Zendo, 223 E 67th St, New York, NY, 10065
If you are new to Rinzai Zen Buddhism, New York Zendo Shobo-ji offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience traditional Zen practice and find an oasis of deep stillness in the heart of Manhattan.
Every Thursday evening, the Introduction to Zen Meditation class covers the basics of zazen (seated meditation): posture, breathing, and concentration. Beginners will also learn the form used at New York Zendo Shobo-ji including bowing, chanting, and kinhin (walking meditation). Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and instruction begins promptly at 6:45 p.m.
A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please do not wear scented cosmetics, and set any electronic device to silent mode. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Refer to Zendo Etiquette for more details. No prior experience is necessary. This class is a pre-requisite for attending zazen at New York Zendo.
The fee for this class is $10, please register here. If you have questions, please email office@newyorkzendo.org or call 212-861-3333 before registering. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

You are also welcome to join our online Introduction to Zen Meditation.

NYZ: Temple Closed
2025-07-06 | New York Zendo, 223 E 67th St, New York, NY, 10065
New York Zendo Shobo-ji is closed today. Please check the calendar for schedule modifications.

Online: Sunday Morning Service and Zazen
2025-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join us online for Sunday Morning Service and zazen. Choka (morning service) will begin at 10 a.m., followed by kinhin (walking meditation), and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given on the first Sunday of each month.
A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please set any electronic device to silent mode and wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
The Zoom meeting room will open at approximately 9:30am.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 824 2548 5117
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Registration is not required.

NYZ: Sunday Morning Service and Zazen
2025-07-13 10:00 - 13:00 | New York Zendo, 223 E 67th St, New York, NY, 10065
On Sundays, we hold choka (morning service) at 10 a.m., followed by kinhin (walking meditation) and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given on the first Sunday of each month. After zazen, there will be 30 minutes of nittensoji (temple cleaning), followed by tea and informal discussion. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please do not wear scented cosmetics, and set any electronic device to silent mode. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Refer to Zendo Etiquette for more details.
Newcomers to the temple are kindly requested to attend one Introduction to Zen Meditation class, held on Thursday evenings, before joining the community for other practice events.
A $10 donation (payable online) is requested from non-members. Please consider becoming a Supporting Member of the Zen Studies Society. Registration is not required. ZSS Health Protocols apply.
This event is also offered online.

NYZ: NADA in the Zendo
2025-07-13 14:30 - 16:30 | New York Zendo, 223 E 67th St, New York, NY, 10065
We are all experiencing the overwhelming chaos of the world we live in. The common ground between us all can be experienced and shared through non-verbal communication. Please join us for this special event to receive the benefits of meditation and acupuncture and connect with your inner peace.
Zazen (meditation) and Auricular Acupuncture join forces to offer participants the opportunity to deepen awareness in silence and in community. In this afternoon retreat we will meditate together for 30 minutes with the NADA Auricular Acupuncture Protocol to relax the nervous system. Afterward, tea and open discussion provide a space to share and reflect on the experience.
The NADA Protocol is a non-verbal approach to healing.
NADA involves the gentle placement of up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each ear. Benefits include:

Reduced cravings for alcohol and drugs, including nicotine
Minimized withdrawal symptoms
Increased calmness, better sleep, and less agitation
Relief from stress and emotional trauma
An easier connection with counseling
A discovery of inner quiet and strength

nada [nah-duh]
1. nothing; zero; none:
1. no-nonsense, non-verbal
2. no-drugs, no barriers
2. an ear puncture protocol for recovery
3. a not-for-profit training and advocacy organization
This event will be facilitated by Daishi Kevin Pinzone, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Seiko Maria Santoro, PhD, Licensed Massage Therapist, NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association), Herbalist. The fee for this event is $25. All proceeds will be donated to the Zen Studies Society. If you have any questions, please email office@newyorkzendo.org before registering. ZSS Health Protocols apply.
