Daily Meditation Offerings

Monday Evening Meditation and Dharma Talk Copy
Join us on Monday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Monday Evening Meditation and Dharma Talk Copy
Join us on Monday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.

Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.

Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.

Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Monthly Community Groups

Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-8:00pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-8:00pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....

Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.

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.
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.

Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.

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.
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.
Classes, Workshops & Retreats

Living Fearlessly in a World on Fire (New York Insight)
Join Koshin Sensei and Chodo Sensei at New York Insight for Living Fearlessly in a World on Fire, an evening exploring how Buddhist practice can help us meet fear, anger, and uncertainty with greater courage, clarity, and compassion.
Living Fearlessly in a World on Fire (New York Insight)
Join Koshin Sensei and Chodo Sensei at New York Insight for Living Fearlessly in a World on Fire, an evening exploring how Buddhist practice can help us meet fear, anger, and uncertainty with greater courage, clarity, and compassion.

Community Town Hall with Executive Director & Guiding Teachers
Join us for an online Community Town Hall featuring updates from the Zen Center and an opportunity for conversation and questions.
Community Town Hall with Executive Director & Guiding Teachers
Join us for an online Community Town Hall featuring updates from the Zen Center and an opportunity for conversation and questions.

November Half-Day Retreat 2026
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
November Half-Day Retreat 2026
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.

Beginner's Mind Sesshin 2027
A Winter Silent Retreat of Wholehearted Practice at the Garrison Institute
Beginner's Mind Sesshin 2027
A Winter Silent Retreat of Wholehearted Practice at the Garrison Institute

January Half Day Retreat 2027
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
January Half Day Retreat 2027
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.

February Half-Day Retreat 2027
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
February Half-Day Retreat 2027
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.

March Half-Day Retreat 2027
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
March Half-Day Retreat 2027
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.

April Half-Day Retreat 2027
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
April Half-Day Retreat 2027
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.

Caring for Life: A Retreat on Impermanence, Compassion, and Connection (France Retreat)
Join Koshin Sensei, Chodo Sensei, and Barbara Doeleman-van Veldhoven in France for Caring for Life, a six-day retreat exploring impermanence, compassion, connection, and how we can meet the changes of life with greater presence and care.
Caring for Life: A Retreat on Impermanence, Compassion, and Connection (France Retreat)
Join Koshin Sensei, Chodo Sensei, and Barbara Doeleman-van Veldhoven in France for Caring for Life, a six-day retreat exploring impermanence, compassion, connection, and how we can meet the changes of life with greater presence and care.

Returning to the Heart of Care (Netherlands Retreat)
Join Koshin Sensei, Chodo Sensei, and Barbara Doeleman-van Veldhoven in the Netherlands for Returning to the Heart of Care, a five-day retreat for healthcare professionals to reconnect with presence, resilience, compassion, and the deepe
Returning to the Heart of Care (Netherlands Retreat)
Join Koshin Sensei, Chodo Sensei, and Barbara Doeleman-van Veldhoven in the Netherlands for Returning to the Heart of Care, a five-day retreat for healthcare professionals to reconnect with presence, resilience, compassion, and the deepe
