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NYZ: 58th Anniversary Weekend Sesshin
Join Chigan Roshi and the New York Zendo Shobo-ji Sangha to commemorate the founding of our temple. Established on September 15,1968 by Hakuun Yasutani Roshi and Eido Shimano Roshi, New York Zendo Shobo-ji was one of the first Rinzai Zen practice centers in the United States. For over half a century we have continued to […]
$150.00 – $175.00
DBZ: Fall Kessei Opening Day 2026
Join us as we enter into this intensive training period with Chigan Roshi, the residents and monastics of Dai Bosatsu Zendo. Kessei offers Zen students a unique opportunity to engage in residential Rinzai Zen practice. In our tradition, kessei refers to a designated period during which daily activities are guided by strict rules and a […]
DBZ: Kanzeon Sesshin | Now Waitlist Only
Please join Chigan Roshi and the residents of Dai Bosatsu Zendo for the new Kanzeon Sesshin. The schedule of this sesshin has been designed as a middle ground between the physically strenuous seven-day sesshin and shorter weekend offerings. In the Kanzeon Sesshin, we maintain the rigorous nature of sesshin practice while adhering to a schedule […]
$275.00 – $300.00
Sunday, September 13, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, September 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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September 15, 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, September 16, 2026
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September 16, 2026 -Online: Morning Zazen
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September 16, 2026 -NYZ: Morning Zazen
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September 16, 2026 -NYZ: Engaged Buddhism – Dharma, Karma, and Sangha
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September 16, 2026 -Online: Introduction to Zen Meditation
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September 16, 2026 -NYZ: Evening Zazen
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September 16, 2026 -Online: Engaged Buddhism Caregivers Support Group
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 […]
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 […]
NYZ: Engaged Buddhism – Dharma, Karma, and Sangha
Third Wednesday of each Month | 6:45 - 8:30 pm EST Facilitated by Yuki Eric Michels How do Buddhist teachings compel us to act in service of our communities? Over 2,500 years ago, Siddhartha Gautama gave specific, novel, and powerful forms to the Dharma, eventually manifesting in the tenets of Buddhism as we know and […]
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 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 […]
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 support one another in the experience of caring for a loved one with dementia or related conditions. Grounded in our lived experience and informed by […]
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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September 17, 2026 -Online: Morning Zazen
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September 17, 2026 -NYZ: Morning Zazen
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September 17, 2026 -NYZ: Introduction to Meditation
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 […]
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 […]
NYZ: Introduction to 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 the heart of Manhattan. Every Thursday evening, the Introduction to Zen Meditation class covers the basics of zazen (seated meditation): posture, breathing, and concentration. Beginners […]
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$10.00
Friday, September 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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September 19, 2026 -NYZ: Open AA 11th Step Meeting
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September 19, 2026 -NYZ: Makko Ho – A 4-Week Journey to Better Health
NYZ: Open AA 11th Step Meeting
We welcome you to “Acceptance,” an open AA 11th Step meditation meeting at New York Zendo. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Meditation begins promptly at 11 a.m. and lasts 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 […]
NYZ: Makko Ho – A 4-Week Journey to Better Health
Discover Japanese healing wisdom through movement, breath, and mindful awareness. This four-week series introduces participants to Makko Ho, a traditional Japanese movement practice that improves flexibility, restores balance, and supports overall well-being. Drawing on more than 40 years of practicing and teaching Shiatsu, Kumiko Kanayama combines Makko Ho with mindful breathing, meditation, tapping techniques, and Eastern […]
$30.00 – $100.00
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