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Monastery RestorationMonastery Restoration Campaign
Almost 50 years after the founding of Dai Bosatsu Zendo, age has taken its toll on the building modeled on Tofukuji, a renowned temple in Japan. In May of 2023, we announced a $1.5 million campaign to Restore the Monastery and uphold our remarkable heritage with a prioritized list of projects. Read More


The Zen Studies Society at Japan Fes
On June 15, ZSS participated in Japan Fes, a street fair celebrating Japanese culture. During this day-long event in Greenwich Village, the ZSS booth was visited by many interested in attending ZSS events or purchasing items such as t-shirts with Chigan Roshi’s ensō. ZSS will continue this outreach through the summer.



Shinge Roshi’s Trip to Kyoto
In May, Shinge Roshi visited Japan to attend Yamakawa Sogen Roshi’s installation as Kancho of MyoshinJi. The trip included meetings with many Zen masters and culminated with Yamakawa Roshi’s Shinzan Shiki ceremony, an event of profound spiritual significance. Read More


Monastery Video Series – Part 5
In “Building Momentum,” we are introduced to upcoming projects that will be getting underway in the coming months. This work includes essential repairs to the roof and rafters, replacing weather seals, as well as additional updates to the HVAC system. Watch Video


Monastery Video Series – Part 4
In Part Four of our video series, “First Steps Forward” we see the progress that has recently been made including installation of efficient heat pumps for the zendo and dharma hall and critical improvements to the bonsho (large traditional bell which summons practitioners). Watch Video


zss dbz mrp video 3bMonastery Video Series – Part 3
This third video, “A Reciprocal Relationship,” lets you witness firsthand various areas of our monastery that need immediate attention. Thank you for joining in our collective endeavor to restore this historic building, which is nearly 50 years old. Watch Video


Zen Practice at Dai Bosatsu ZendoMonastery Video Series – Part 2
In the second video in the DBZ Monastery Series, we follow seasoned practitioners and newcomers as they journey up the mountain road to the tranquil monastery nestled deep in the Catskills. This video offers a peek into the transformative experience of sesshin. Watch Video



What is Dai Bosatsu Zendo?
Monastery Video Series – Part 1
We are excited to introduce you to the first video in our DBZ Monastery Series. Join us on a journey to our temple, and see why spiritual seekers from all over the world have been coming here for the past 50 years to engage in the life-transforming practice of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. Watch Video


 

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