Below is our daily meditation schedule. Please click here if you would like to see a calendar view of our complete schedule of meditation times and events.
There are no meditation periods scheduled on Sunday or Monday. If you are not currently a BZC member, a suggested donation of $10.00 when visiting the zendo is deeply appreciated. Your contributions are necessary for BZC’s continuation and all donations go to our considerable rent, upkeep, zendo supplies, and general BZC and community needs.
Mornings: Wednesday through Friday
6:25 am – Doors Open
6:40 am – Zazen (sitting meditation)
7:10 am – Kinhin (walking meditation)
7:20 am – Zazen
7:50 am – Service
8:00 am – Soji (temple cleaning)
8:15 am – End
All are welcome to come to either or both periods of zazen. Please arrive 10 minutes before a meditation period begins so that we can all be settled, allowing the zendo to be quiet before the period starts. Our custom is to be seated for meditation 5 minutes before the bell is rung to start the period.
Evenings: Tuesday through Thursday
6:00 pm – Doors Open
6:20 pm – Zazen
6:50 pm – Kinhin (walking meditation)
7:00 pm – Zazen
7:30 pm – Service
7:40 pm – Soji
8:00 pm – Classes/Discussion Groups (if scheduled)
Saturday Morning Program:
9:00 am – Doors Open
9:15 am – Meditation Instruction ($10 suggested donation)
10:20 am – Zazen
11:00 am – Kinhin
11:10 am – Zazen (or recorded dharma talk as scheduled)
11:50 pm – Service
12:10 pm – Soji & Lunch Preparation
12:30 pm – Community Lunch ($10 suggested donation)
All are encouraged to ask any questions they may have about meditation or otherwise after morning and evening services. Our zendo is totally funded by donations, so your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you for joining us in zazen. If you are interested in supporting Brooklyn Zen Center in an ongoing way, please consider becoming a member.