Already Practice Zen?
If you are a Zen practitioner looking for a place and community to engage or re-engage your practice or if you are new to New York or visiting , we invite you to join us for a sitting to see if we might be a good fit for you.
If you have never practiced Zen before, even if doing other forms of meditation, rather than simply showing up to one of our meditation sessions, we ask that you register for our Introduction to Zen class, which is offered twice a month on a Thursday (except in August).
Sensei Marisa Seishin Cespedes
Interested in paying a visit if already a Zen practitioner?
Here’s how to proceed:
Please register here. Registration is requested so we can be aware of your coming and ask that you please not just show up. If you have any questions, please note them on the registration form and someone will get back to you.
Donation for sitting: There is a suggested donation of $20 for each sitting. Our high commercial rent and the upkeep of our zendo are major expenses for us and we are grateful for your attention to this matter. You can pay at the door with cash or check or PayPal / Zelle.
Before registering, it would be helpful if you read over our Practice Resources (in the site header) so that you can get a better sense of our structure and forms which may be slightly different if you come from another sangha but which can be easily assimilated. If you are joining us from an individual home practice, these forms will be easily picked up after a brief orientation on your first visit.
What to wear and bring: We have zafus, seiza benches and chairs for your use so no need to bring your own unless you wish. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and refrain from wearing shorts, tank tops or clothing with any texts or logos which could be distracting to others.
Arrival at the zendo: We ask that you arrive no later than 25 minutes before the sitting begins at 6:55 pm so that someone can welcome you, show you the physical space and introduce you to our forms.
Entry: Our building at 34 W. 15 th St. has a buzzer system. Please press # 3. The elevator for the 3rd floor is straight ahead.
After the sitting: Any of our teachers will be happy to answer any questions you may have and you will also have a chance to meet other members of the sangha.
After your initial visit: You are invited to join us for any of our regular sittings and then, if you wish, speak with one of our teachers about an initial daisan (one-on-one meeting.) While Roshi Janet is not seeing new students at this time, Sensei Marisa, Sensei Jean or Dharma holder Matthias are available for daisan whenever they are in the Zendo.