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.