Grounded in the dharma.
Devoted to contemplative care.

We are a Dharma organization committed to transforming people’s lives through Zen practice, contemplative caregiving and learning.

PRACTICE WITH US — IN PERSON & ONLINE

We offer daily online sitting at 12:30 pm ET and both online and in-person practice on Monday, Wednesday evenings, and Sunday mornings. All levels are welcome. Join us for practice and study.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND RETREATS

Foundations in Contemplative Care ~ Online Information Session
Join us Monday, June 12th, for this free, online information session about the Foundations in Contemplative Care program — a nine-month training program in spiritual...
MONDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2023 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Contemplative Medicine Fellowship Info Session
Join us Monday, June 5th, for this free, online information session about the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship — a twelve-month training for physicians, advanced practice registered...
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2023 | 7:30PM – 8:30 PM ET
JUNE HALF-DAY RETREAT 2023
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
JULY HALF-DAY RETREAT 2023
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
Wholehearted Sesshin: Summer Silent Retreat at Garrison Institute
Join us for an eight-day intensive retreat focusing on rediscovering our values and living life to the fullest held at the Garrison Institute in Garrison,...
Wednesday, August 2nd - Wednesday, August 9th, 2023
Contemplative Care Retreat 2023: Turning Fear into Courageous Compassion
Held at the Garrison Institute, our Contemplative Care Retreat is an invitation to connect with others, deepen your practice, and begin the work of transforming...
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2023

OUR THREE PILLARS

care
Transforming care through contemplative practice
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education
Bring connection and care into your life, in a very real way
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zen practice
How to approach it, embrace it, and integrate it.
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care offers guidance for people interested in beginning meditation or continuing in their existing practice; we train people from all walks of life— including medical professionals, parents, lawyers, artist and bankers—in compassionate caregiving; we support people and their loved ones through serious illness and death, and assists family and friends during their grieving process. We also celebrate and honor many of life’s meaningful moments.

your support
means everything
to us

Generous donations in support of our efforts to transform spiritual care are the lifeblood of our organization.