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 leaders from the Zen Studies Society, Introduction to Zen focuses intensively on the three essentials of Zen Buddhist practice — zazen (seated meditation with attention to posture […]
Immerse yourself in the essence of sesshin as we delve into practice and honor a great early pioneer of Zen in America. Led by Hokuto Osho, this sesshin will explore Senzaki's profound teachings and timeless poetry, which continue to inspire us decades after his passing. Held at Dai Bosatsu Zendo, the in-person sesshin fee is […]
Let us gather on Dai Bosatsu mountain and sit with all our might to requite the beneficence of the great founding teachers whose endless vow brought Dai Bosatsu Zendo into […]
The days leading up to O-Bon offer a special opportunity to work side-by-side with the monastery residents and Sangha as we prepare for O-Bon. Guests follow a modified monastic schedule, with morning service, daily samu (work practice), and Dai Segaki chanting each evening. We end the samu period Friday afternoon before we officially begin O […]
Join us for this beautiful and moving ceremony where we honor our ancestors, family members, and other loved ones who have passed away, as well as the hungry ghosts within and outside us. O-Bon begins on Friday evening as we welcome the spirits of our ancestors and deceased loved ones with a welcoming fire. On […]
This weekend retreat offers a loving time of encouragement and support for people who are living with chronic illnesses or who need a place of community and healing. Originally created by DBZ resident monk Donge John Haber as a retreat to offer a caring and inspiring space for those living with HIV and AIDS, it […]
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