

Week of Events
NYZ: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Sesshin
Hokuto Osho will lead this weekend sesshin honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King taught that true justice could only be achieved through love, and that compassion for others was essential for building a more equitable society. This weekend sesshin will include zazen, choka (morning service), and formal jihatsu […]
NYZ: Temple Closed
New York Zendo Shobo-ji is closed today. Please check the calendar for schedule modifications.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, January 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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January 20, 2026 -NYZ: Zazen and Tai Chi
NYZ: Zazen and Tai Chi
On Tuesday evenings, New York Zendo is open for zazen and tai chi from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 pm. This program includes 40 minutes of zazen followed by a tai chi class on the second floor. A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please do not […]
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026 -NYZ: Morning Zazen
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January 21, 2026 -Online: Morning Zazen
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January 21, 2026 -Online: Introduction to Zen Meditation
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January 21, 2026 -NYZ: Evening Zazen
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January 21, 2026 -Online: Engaged Buddhism Caregivers Support Group
NYZ: Morning Zazen
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 […]
Online: Morning Zazen
Join us online for zazen Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting room will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. Zazen begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 7:40 a.m. We will use our sutra book. A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to […]
Online: Introduction to Zen Meditation
Join us on Zoom every Wednesday evening for Introduction to Zen Meditation. We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation and an opportunity for questions. A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is essential to our practice. Please set any electronic device to silent mode and wear […]
NYZ: Evening Zazen
On Monday and Wednesday evenings, New York Zendo is open for zazen from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 pm. A quiet atmosphere with minimal distractions is […]
Online: Engaged Buddhism Caregivers Support Group
Third Wednesday of each Month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST Facilitated by Soren Cathy Shrady and Meigetsu Rebecca Beers On the third Wednesday of every month, we gather to […]
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026 -NYZ: Morning Zazen
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January 22, 2026 -Online: Morning Zazen
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January 22, 2026 -NYZ: Introduction to Zen Meditation
NYZ: Morning Zazen
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 […]
Online: Morning Zazen
Join us online for zazen Monday through Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting room will open at approximately 6:30 a.m. Short morning service begins at 6:45 a.m. […]
NYZ: Introduction to Zen Meditation
If you are new to Rinzai Zen Buddhism, New York Zendo Shobo-ji offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience traditional Zen practice and find an oasis of deep stillness in […]
Friday, January 23, 2026
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January 23, 2026 -NYZ: Winter Sutra Collective
NYZ: Winter Sutra Collective
Feeling anxious for no reason, or worn out by the usual happy hour scene? Try something different. Sutra copying is a traditional Buddhist practice that generates merit for yourself and […]
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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January 24, 2026 -NYZ: Triratna In-Person Practice Day
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January 24, 2026 -NYZ: Seiza Quiet-sitting & Dharma Talk on Shin Buddhism
NYZ: Triratna In-Person Practice Day
Triratna | The Golden Buddha and the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel We’d like to invite you to an in-person practice day, where we come together in community for meditation, a dharma teaching, and fellowship. In our Sangha, 2026 will be dedicated to the Buddha Ratnasambhava. He is a golden Buddha who holds the wish-fulfilling jewel. On this […]
NYZ: Seiza Quiet-sitting & Dharma Talk on Shin Buddhism
Join us for seiza meditation at New York Zendo Shobo-ji, led by Miki Nakura. Seiza (quiet sitting) was established in Japan more than 110 years ago by Okada Torajiro Sensei. The sitting form is the traditional Japanese kneeling position, but seiza can also be practiced sitting in a chair. In seiza, we learn how to […]
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