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詠本来面目
 
春は花
夏ほととぎす
秋は月
冬雪きえで
すずしかりけり

NEW YORK ZEN COMMUNITY
FOR DŌGEN STUDY

  The Original Face

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​  Spring, flowers

  Summer, cuckoos

  Autumn, the moon

  Winter, snow does not melt

 All seasons pure and upright 

  • New York Zen Community is a Sangha dedicated to Shikantaza Zazen and Dōgen study. We offer lectures exploring the teachings of Dōgen Zenji and other Buddhist texts, with a focus on their practical relevance and integration into daily life.

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  • Part of a global network of disciples and students of Okumura Shōhaku Rōshi of the Sōtō Zen School of Japan, we are under the direct lineage of Sawaki Kōdō, Uchiyama Kōshō and Okumura Shōhaku.

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  • An expanding collection of resources is being curated to support independent Buddhist study.

Upcoming Events and Special Announcements

Morning Zazen on zoom: 

Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am followed by short readings from Dōgen’s Shōbōgenzō Zuimonki and an abbreviated Morning Service (Ryaku-Chōka) on days ending in 4 and 9.
All programs are offered online and in person free of charge
September 12
Zazenkai

Enjoy a full day of zazen. Join anytime between 8 am – 5 pm. Gather at 5 pm to share experiences.

September 26
Mondō:
Montly Q & A

Ask questions about applying dharma to real life situations.

September 19
Flower Adornment
Sūtra: All-Day Study Intensive
During this All-Day Study Intensive, we continue reading Chpt. 26: The Ten Grounds
September 2026

Special Study Opportunities for Sangha members

Small informal classes wiill be offered six times a week all month starting September 9th
September 25
Sewing Circle
Fukudenkai
Join us as we gather to sew Buddhist robes in the traditional way.
WINTER ANG0
October 15, 2026 - January 15, 2027

Other Voices

Three Lecture Series by Rev. Koyama's students:

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Catherine Jishin Amendolara

Prajñā Parāmita 

Rev. Shūzan Leclercq

Shantideva

Michele Seizan Sevik

Dhammapada

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