Our sangha welcomes and encourages everyone from all backgrounds to come and sit Zen meditation with us. The sangha is a community of people who practice together on the Buddhist path. If you are new to the practice of Zen, we offer an introductory class the first Saturday of each month to acquaint you with zazen (Zen meditation). We try to offer as many times to sit meditation as possible in an effort to accommodate the difficult schedules of New York City life. Please check our current schedule here. We encourage you to drop by at any of these times.
Brooklyn Zen Center and Boundless Mind Zendo activities are supported completely by donations. Annual membership dues are the foundation on which our center can build and support our meditation programs, zendo space, and the visiting teachers we bring to our community. Whether you sit everyday or occasionally, your contribution is a very tangible way to show your commitment to planting the seeds of the dharma and the tradition of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in New York City. Membership is also a way of
To become a member, you can download a membership form here to print and mail to:
Brooklyn Zen Center
398 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Please include your initial contribution made out to Brooklyn Zen Center when submitting your membership form. We thank you for your interest and your intention to support Buddhist practice. The continuing operation of the center would be impossible without the generosity of its members. Thank you again.