Intro to Zen Weekend on March 22-24 is full and cannot accept any more registrations. Please consider registering for the Intro to Zen Weekend April 26-28. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice deep in the Catskill Mountains in a traditional Japanese-style monastery. Led by teachers and senior students […]
We will hold our monthly Mandala Day service at 10 a.m., followed by kinhin (walking meditation), and zazen. We then work on cleaning (nittensoji) and caretaking projects for a half hour before sitting down together for informal tea. Newcomers to the temple are requested to attend one Introduction to Zazen (Zen meditation) class, held on […]
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 […]
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 crisis. In this dedicated session, we delve into Buddhist-based strategies and practices for addressing climate change. Together, we explore ways to authentically integrate our commitment […]
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 […]
Welcome to “Acceptance,” an open AA 11th Step meditation meeting at New York Zendo. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., meditation begins at 11 a.m. for 30 minutes. If this is your first time attending this meeting, please arrive early to receive a short orientation. Both cushions and chairs are provided. Please arrive on time, there […]
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Dai Bosatsu Zendo
223 Beecher Lake Road
Livingston Manor, NY 12758
New York Zendo
223 East 67th Street
New York, NY 10065
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