We will hold our monthly Mandala Day service at 10 a.m., followed by kinhin (walking meditation), and zazen. After zazen there will be nittensoji (temple cleaning), and an informal lunch. […]

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 […]

Facilitated by Dr. Michael Fayne, Dr. Morgan Perkins, and Jikyo Bonnie Shoultz Sensei On the fourth Wednesday of each month, our attention turns to the pressing issue of the climate […]

New York Zendo is open for evening zazen Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm.  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 […]

Join us on Zoom each Wednesday evening for 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. The last thirty minutes is devoted to questions and answers, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, […]

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 […]

Registration for this event is full - please check the New York Zendo Events Calendar for our other offerings. Join us for a special screening of the documentaries Dust to Light and Pure Land followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.  Curated as part of Tea Arts & Culture's  Ode to Common Things programming, these […]