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May 2024
Contemplative Medicine Fellowship Info Session
Join us for this free, online information session about the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship — a twelve-month training for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (NP & CNM), and physician assistants who want to lead change in the culture of care.
Find out more »June 2024
JUNE HALF-DAY RETREAT 2024
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
Find out more »Sitting With and For the Suffering of the World
Offering the benefits of zazen with the intention to bring about change for those suffering and those who want to contribute in some way to the alleviation of suffering.
Find out more »Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion.
Find out more »Men’s Council | In-Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Find out more »Commit to Sit: Throw Yourself into the House of Buddha | Summer 2024
Through weekly online dharma talks, daily practice emails, private group discussions, daily meditation opportunities, and more, we will allow our practice to strip away the negative filters that block connection and appreciation!
Find out more »Wisdom Sangha
We will use meditation, dharma teachings, discussion and have some fun looking at our individual experiences on this sacred journey. This program is open to the public and does not require registration.
Find out more »Mizuko Kuyo Ceremony for Loss (In Person Only)
Mizuko Kuyo is a Buddhist ceremony to acknowledge the loss of those who have experienced a miscarriage, a stillbirth, or an abortion.
Find out more »July 2024
JULY HALF-DAY RETREAT 2024
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
Find out more »Contemplative Medicine Fellowship 2024-2025
New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care's twelve month training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physicians assistants who want to transform their role as clinicians and lead change in the culture of care.
Find out more »Men’s Council | In-Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Find out more »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, NY.
Find out more »August 2024
Men’s Council | In-Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Find out more »September 2024
Foundations in Contemplative Care 2024–2025
Foundations in Contemplative Care is a comprehensive course of study providing an introduction to care from a Zen Buddhist perspective. Created by NYZC co-founders, Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell and Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, this experiential approach to learning has transformed the lives of individuals from across the country and around the world by supporting the integration of spiritual practice and care.
Find out more »SEPTEMBER HALF-DAY RETREAT 2024
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
Find out more »Contemplative Care Retreat 2024: The Nobility of Imperfection
Held at the Garrison Institute, our Contemplative Care Retreat is an invitation to connect with others and deepen your practice, grounded in the practice of the Six Paramitas (sometimes referred to as the Six Perfections).
Find out more »October 2024
OCTOBER HALF-DAY RETREAT 2024
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
Find out more »November 2024
NOVEMBER HALF-DAY RETREAT 2024
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
Find out more »December 2024
DECEMBER HALF-DAY RETREAT 2024
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
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