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NEW YORK ZEN COMMUNITY
FOR DŌGEN STUDY
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
The Original Face
Spring, flowers
Summer, cuckoos
Autumn, the moon
Winter, snow does not melt
All seasons pure and upright
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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
In February we follow a reduced schedule, in keeping with the Kyōto Antai-ji tradition observed by Okumura Rōshi.
Morning Zazen on zoom continues throughout the month: 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.
March 6 - 8
Sesshin in the City
Join us for all - or any part - of our Spring Sesshin in the City!
We begin Friday evening, sit all day Saturday and end on Sunday around noon.
All programs are offered online and in person free of charge
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