Today we will skip morning service and zazen to focus on samu (work practice). Volunteers will address a number of cleaning and maintenance tasks in the temple -- possibly including washing windows, painting, dusting, cleaning heat pump filters, etc. -- from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At about 12:30 p.m., we will share an informal […]

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 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 […]