In 2011, Nyoze-osho became one of the first Westerners to train at Eiheiji, head training monastery of Sōtō Zen. This August, he returns to its ancient halls—this time as an honored guest—to witness a historic moment for our lineage and for Zen in Japan.

Join us for a morning of mindfulness and discovery at the Zen Center, designed for ages 1–18 yrs. Children and teens will engage in fun, age-appropriate activities, led by sangha members. $15 admission/person (child, teen, or parent)

Talk will be given by Tom Jakuryu (寂龍) Huffman, a student of Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

This Saturday Community coincides with a special Kids & Youth Community event. Talk will be given by Tom Jakuryu (寂龍) Huffman, a student of Kwong-roshi, following 10:30 am zazen. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Talk

Join us for Summer Ango Opening Ceremony with Shuso Alfred Chozetsu (長舌). 10:30am - 12:00pm Opening Ceremony & Zazen

Join us for Summer Ango Opening Ceremony with Shuso Alfred Chozetsu (長舌). 10:30am - 12:00pm Opening Ceremony & Zazen

Dharma talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong-roshi for New York Zen Center's Commit to Sit: Zen Flesh, Zen Bones (A 90-Day Guided Online Zen Meditation Period).​

Be present for & experience the Fusatsu (布薩) At-one-ment Ceremony of release, purification, and presence with the full moon. 7:30 – 8:00pm Zazen 8:00 – 9:00pm Service

Be present for & experience the Fusatsu (布薩) At-one-ment Ceremony of release, purification, and presence with the full moon. 7:30 – 8:00pm Zazen 8:00 – 9:00pm Service

Perfect for beginners wishing to learn meditation form. Meditation is a way to return to your calm mind and create a stable foundation. Join us for our Saturday Community program (included in the fee) immediately following instruction. Please arrive at 8:50 am at the Sangha House to check in.

Join us for Summer Ango Shuso Talk by Alfred Chozetsu (長舌). 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Shuso Talk

Join us for Summer Ango Shuso Talk by Alfred Chozetsu (長舌). 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Shuso Talk

Perfect for beginners wishing to learn meditation form. Meditation is a way to return to your calm mind and create a stable foundation. Join us for our Saturday Community program (included in the fee) immediately following instruction. Please arrive at 8:50 am at the Sangha House to check in.

Join us for Summer Ango Shuso Talk by Alfred Chozetsu (長舌). 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Shuso Talk

Join us for Summer Ango Shuso Talk by Alfred Chozetsu (長舌). 10:30 am - 11:00 am Zazen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Shuso Talk

This retreat is a period of time set aside to let go of the conditioned self and resume our original nature. RSVP and we will email to confirm accommodation details and complete your registration. $85/night & up (based on room type). 10-20% discount for members.

Sesshin, literally “to touch the Mind,” is a period of time set aside for an intensive meditation retreat to let go of the conditioned self and resume our original nature.

Sesshin talk will be given by Shuso Alfred Chozetsu (長舌), following one period of zazen. 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zazen 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sesshin Shuso Talk