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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

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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 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.
Summer Ango
April 15 - July 15

Special Study Opportunities for Sangha Members.​

May 20
Lotus Sutra: Kannon-gyō
Examining the verse portion of this sutra, we focus on the nature of Kanzeon's power and why it can liberate us from suffering and distress.
May 22 - 25
Memorial Day
Holiday
In observance of Memorial Day we will be in hōsan (holiday), with no zazen and no classes.
June 6
1/2-day Zazenkai and Rehersal
 
We meet at Catherine's zendo (& on zoom) for a morning of zazen (8:00 am - noon). 

After lunch, we have our final rehearsal for the shukke tokudo ceremony.
June 7
Shukke Tokudo
Ordination Ceremony for Françoise Shūzan Leclercq

Sunday morning we gather at Catherine's zendo (and on zoom) for the Shukke Tokudo (Ordination) Ceremony for Françoise Shūzan Leclercq at 10:30 am, followed by a pot luck celebratory luncheon.

All programs are offered online and in person free of charge
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