Membership

Still Mind Zendo is a totally self-sustaining sangha. Membership dues and donations are our sole means of support.

We invite you to further your commitment to Zen practice by becoming a member and supporting the zendo that creates the structure for your practice to develop.

Membership Benefits

  • donation waiver for all scheduled sittings
  • discounted fees for retreats and workshops
  • one to one teaching (daisan or dokusan) (available to members only)
  • access to audio dharma talks online (available to members only)
  • first preference for week sesshin registration
  • access to the book and video library
  • use of zendo for private sitting
  • dues are tax deductible

Membership Rates

Payments can be made in full or on a quarterly basis.
 For those who join after the September-August year
has begun, the dues are pro-rated.

Annual Membership (September 1-August 31):

  • $600 if paid in full
  • $150 per quarter, if paid in quarterly installments.
  • Full payment due:  September 30
  • Quarterly payments due: September 30, November 30, February 28, May 31

Two Month Trial Membership: $25
A two month trial membership of $25 is offered for newcomers to our sangha. Trial members receive all the benefits of Membership during this trial period. If at the end of the two-month period you wish to become a member, the $25 will be deducted from your dues.

Long Distance Student Membership: $500

  • Full payment due: September 30
  • Quarterly payment ($125 each) due:  Sept 30, Nov 30, Feb 28, May 31

Dana for Our Teachers.

In order to keep our dues as low as possible, our two teachers have waived receiving a salary, depending solely on the ancient Buddhist custom of dana – free giving.

If you would like to show your appreciation to our teachers, you may add a free-will dana offering to your membership dues – either to your annual payment in full or to your quarterly payments. You may also put your offering in the Dana Box at the zendo or send it in any time during the year, clearly marking dana on the check.

Our operating expenses are high, primarily due to the commercial rent for our centrally located space in Manhattan.

Please consider making and additional contribution when you become a member.


Membership forms
Available at the zendo or you can click here for a printable version.

Checks payable to Still Mind Zendo.
Please mark DUES on the check and mail to:
Still Mind Zendo
37 W. 17th St., 6th floor
New York, NY 10011