On Sundays, we hold morning chanting service (choka) at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin) and zazen. A Dharma Talk will be given by Giun Sensei. After zazen, there will be 30 minutes of temple cleaning (nittensoji), followed by tea and informal discussion. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Newcomers to the temple are requested […]

Join us online for Sunday Morning Service and Zazen. Morning chanting service (choka) will begin at 10 a.m., followed by walking meditation (kinhin), 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 […]

New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m.  Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Morning zazen is also offered in […]

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 […]

Chigan Roshi and Hokuto Osho take turns offering online dokusan (one-on-one teacher/student interviews) to those students who participate in Monday evening zazen in-person. 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 […]

New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m.  Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Morning zazen is also offered in […]

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 […]

On Tuesday evenings, we offer zazen and tai chi from 7 pm until 9 pm. The program includes 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor.  Doors open at 6:30 pm. A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please do not wear scented cosmetics, and […]

New York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m.  Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Morning zazen is also offered in […]

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 […]

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 York Zendo is open for zazen online mornings Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will open at approximately 6:30 a.m.  Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. We will use our sutra book. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. Morning zazen is also offered in […]

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 […]

Are you new to Zen Buddhism? New York Zendo Shobo-ji offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience traditional Zen practice in the midst of their daily lives; to find a true oasis of deep stillness in the heart of Manhattan. Every Thursday evening, the Introduction to Zen Meditation class covers the basics of zazen (seated […]

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 […]