• IMPORTANT NOTICE: BZC HAS MOVED

    BZC has left its former location at 163 Prospect Park West. BZC is closed from May 4th through May 9th for the move, reopening on May 10th at the following new location:

  • Brooklyn Zen Center
    398 9th Street
    Brooklyn, NY 11215
    718-701-1083

    Between 6th & 7th Avenues
    Take the F train to 7th Avenue
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  • Meditation Schedule

    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 - 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 situated, allowing the zendo to be quiet and settled before the period starts. Our custom is to be seated for meditation 5 minutes before the zazen bell is rung.

    Evenings: Tuesday through Thursday

    6:45 pm - Doors Open
    7:00 pm - Zazen
    7:30 pm - Service
    7:40 pm - End

    Saturday Morning Program:

    10:00 am - Doors Open
    10:20 am - Zazen
    11:00 am - Kinhin
    11:10 am - Zazen (or recorded dharma talk as scheduled)
    11:50 pm - End (unless scheduled event)

    Suggested donation for sitting zazen at the zendo is $5.00. Donations go to rent, upkeep, supplies for the zendo, and general community needs.

    Meditation Instruction is given on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 am. On these days, doors will open at 9:15 am. Suggested donation for instruction: $5.00

    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 further supporting Brooklyn Zen Center, please consider becoming a member.