Join Chigan Roshi and the sangha at New York Zendo Shobo-ji to commemorate the founding of our temple. Established on September 15, 1968 by Soen Nakagawa Roshi and Eido Shimano Roshi, New York Zendo Shobo-ji was one of the first Rinzai Zen practice centers in the United States. For over half a century we have […]
A monk asked Ummon, “What will happen when the leaves fall and the trees become bare?" Ummon said, “Golden wind!” Join us for a week of silence at Golden Wind Sesshin led by Chigan Roshi. As autumn paints the trees brilliant gold and the wind turns cooler and sharper, experience the beauty on Dai Bosatsu […]
Join us at this sesshin commemorating the life and teaching of Soen Shaku, the first Rinzai Zen master to bring Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings to the West. Sesshin will be led by Hokuto Osho, and will include zazen, morning service, chanting, sarei, teisho, and dokusan. Formal jihatsu meals will be served. Full-time participation is encouraged; part-time […]
Led by Chigan Roshi, we come together during Harvest Sesshin amid the austere beauty of November on Dai Bosatsu Mountain. As we sit together in deep silence, we experience the […]
Rohatsu is held each year at Zen Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout the world. This eight-day intensive sesshin commemorates the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha who vowed not to rise from beneath the Bodhi tree until he achieved true awakening. Motivated by his dedication, Rohatsu is an unsurpassable opportunity for deep practice and realization. Led by […]
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