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Coming into balance.

Image: Bas-relief of a multi-armed Avalokiteshvara on the west side of the temple complex at Banteay Chhmar: Banteay Chhmar Community-Based Tourism

A fall preview on the practice of balance, from BZC Dharma Teacher and Zen Priest Sarah Dōjin Emerson

Thank you, Rev. Lynch!

Rev James Lynch seated in front of altar sharing his dharma talk

We had the honor of hosing Rissho Kokai Minister, Rev. James Lynch for a dharma talk Thank you, Rev. Lynch!

Celebrating the January Intensive!

January Intensive Participants

Hello devoted readers of the Ancestral Heart newsletter—did you miss us? 😁 Things have been Celebrating the January Intensive!

Thank you, Rev. Doyeon Park!

Rev Doyeon Park and Charlie Korin Pokorny

We had the honor of hosting Won Buddhist Minister, Rev. Doyeon Park, for Boundless Mind Temple’s Thank you, Rev. Doyeon Park!

BZC going to the Burning Refuge Summit

On March 14th 2025 BZC’s own Weishin Huang, Kaishin Matsui, and Ryan Lee Wong will represent BZC at the Burning BZC going to the Burning Refuge Summit

Share Your Zen Death Poem

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Join our community in reflecting on impermanence through the Zen tradition of death poems. Share your own poem and connect with others in this meaningful practice.

Registration Deadline Approaching: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness – Online Class

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Our six-week online class starts February 4, 2025.

A Ritual of Reflection

BZC Sangha Chanting Maka Hannya Haramitta Shin Gyo during the Rohatsu Ceremony, 2024 at Boundless Mind Temple

We are excited to welcome Vipassana Vijayarangan as the new Boundless Mind Temple Administrator at BZC! Enjoy a heartfelt New Year message from her here.

Holidays at Ancestral Heart

Molly by the fire

Enjoy a recap of the holidays at Ancestral Heart and its residents written by Millerton Sangha Member, Larissa Pham!

‘Two Years of Priesthood’: New Essay by Victory Kaishin Matsui Published in Tricycle

We’re excited to share a new essay by Victory Kaishin Matsui, Ancestral Heart Director at Brooklyn Zen Center, published in Tricycle.

A Simple Way to Support What You Love

The holidays can be hectic, but giving back doesn’t have to be. Ordering some BZC merch or giving the gift of a BZC Membership are a couple of ways you can contribute to Brooklyn Zen Center AND cross off people on your gift list!

Grandmotherly Mind and more, up on our BZC Podcast!

Listen to a reading and discussion by BZC friends and acclaimed poets: Granny Cloud by Farnoosh Fathi and Through a Window by Zoketsu Norman Fischer, and BZC Administrative Director Ryan Lee Wong.

New BZC Podcast episodes now available!

The latest BZC Podcast episodes include dharma talks with guest teachers such as, Tova Green and Dr. Paula Arai, as well as with BZC teachers, Ian Kidō Case and Sarah Dōjin Emerson.

October at Ancestral Heart

As the weather changes and the leaves turn colors and drop, I’m reminded of these 72 kō. What’s the use of 72 seasons? It’s a reminder to look at the natural world, to observe the phenomena around us.

New hiring opportunity: Boundless Mind Temple Administrator

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We are excited to announce that Brooklyn Zen Center is seeking a new BMT Administrator!

Savoring Summer at Ancestral Heart

Take a look here into the life at Ancestral Heart Temple during the Summer months, which included a lot of gardening, visitors, skits, and stillness. Residents at our “mountain temple”, located near the town of Millerton, two hours north of New York City, cultivate connection with the land, the body, and ancestry.

Tech Upgrades made possible by the TIDEL Fellowship

Thanks to the TIDEL (Technology, Innovation, & Digital Engagement Lab) Fellowship, BZC is receiving valuable technology upgrades to enhance our hybrid experiences.

Writing to Study the Self, has started – and it’s our biggest program yet!

The inaugural offering has garnered enthusiastic participation, showcasing the potential of online programs.

Saying a word: latest BZC Audio Dharma episode by Rev. Chimyo Atkinson now available

The dharma talk offered by visiting teacher, Rev. Chimyo Atkinson at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn on June 29, 2024 is now available on the BZC Podcast.

Ryan Lee Wong featured on podcast, Opening Dharma Access

Host Rev. Dana Takagi talks with BZC’s own Administrative Director, Ryan Lee Wong, about Zen Practice as Community Building.

Letting in the Ancestors

Camille Shigetsu Goodison, Brooklyn Zen Center long time member, has written a moving and powerful article published in Tricycle.

Fall Ango: The Way of Healing

In our fall 2024 Ango, or Practice Period intensive, we will focus on the relationship between Zen Practice and ways of healing.

Obon Festival moved to Boundless Mind Temple

Save the date for our fourth annual Obon Festival at Boundless Mind Temple on August 10!

Tenshin Reb Anderson at BZC in June

Tenshin Reb Anderson traveled to Brooklyn in June to lead a five-day sesshin (formal Zen retreat) at Boundless Mind Temple.

Brooklyn Pride Annual Interfaith Service 2024

BZC joined members of other spiritual and religious traditions in the Brooklyn Pride Annual Interfaith Service earlier this month.

Asian American & American Zen

A personal essay by BZC’s administrative director, Ryan Lee Wong, on how two lineages of Asian American politics and Suzuki-lineage Zen temples began in the Bay Area in the 60s, recently published in Lion’s Roar.

Summer Solstice Outdoor Morning Meditation

Join us on Friday, June 21, for a morning outdoor meditation and interfaith solstice ceremony on the summer solstice in Prospect Park.

Fall/Winter 2024: Save the Dates

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Many Fall/Winter 2024 BZC offerings are now open for registration!

Tenshin Reb Anderson’s 2024 sesshin dharma talks now available on the BZC Podcast

The dharma talks offered by Tenshin Reb Anderson during the June 2024 sesshin at Boundless Mind Temple are now available on the BZC Podcast. The dharma talks focused on The Teaching of Thus: the Avatamsaka Sutra as a Root of Zen Practice.

New podcast episode: dharma talk by Ejo Patrick McMullen

Ejo Patrick McMullen, current Abbot of Buddha Eye Zen Community Temple in Oregon, visited BZC in March. Listen to a dharma talk he offered at Boundless Mind Temple and discover some images of his visit to Ancestral Heart Temple.

2024 BZC Summer Read

Join us for Brooklyn Zen Center’s 2024 Summer Read: “The Little Book of Zen Healing” by Dr. Paula Arai. The book launches a rich season of Dr. Arai bringing her wisdom and scholarship to BZC, and a practice period focused on healing and the feminine in Buddhism.

May at Ancestral Heart Temple

News from Ancestral Heart Temple!

2024 BZC Sit-a-thon

The BZC Sit-a-thon is back! The Sit-a-thon will take place on Saturday, June 22, at both Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn and the Millerton Zendo. Become a sitter (or sponsor a sitter) and join this community-wide effort!

Residential Practice Intensive: registrations are open!

Join us for BZC’s first-ever Residential Practice Intensive (January 2025, from 4 through 26). The intensive will be a turning point for our sangha and an auspicious way to begin BZC’s 20th Anniversary year.

April at Ancestral Heart Temple

A look into the life of the residents at Ancestral Heart Temple during the month of April. Our “mountain temple”, located near the town of Millerton, two hours north of New York City, is the first training temple in Suzuki Roshi’s U.S. lineage in the Northeast.

“Are You Really Present All the Time?”

Victory Kaishin Matsui having her head shaved by her teacher. Photo by Jess X. Snow

Read this article by Reverend Kaishin Victory Matsui, Soto Zen priest and Director of Sōshinji, Ancestral Heart Temple, discussing a modern koan about waking up in this lifetime.

Save the date: BZC Sit-a-Thon is Back!

The BZC Sit-a-thon will resume this year on June 22 at both Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn and the Millerton Zendo.

BZC is Hiring!

BZC logo

We are happy to announce that BZC is hiring a Marketing and Communications Coordinator, a BZC is Hiring!

Honoring Pain: new BZC Podcast episode available

The latest dharma talk by BZC teacher Sarah Dōjin Emerson is now available.

Strawberries and Joy: new BZC Podcast episode available

The latest dharma talk by BZC lay practice leader Yoko Ohashi is now available.

Life at Ancestral Heart Temple

Ancestral Heart Temple residents cultivate connection with the land, the body, and ancestry. As spring starts, their activity turns to caring for the land and growing of food.

New BZC Podcast episodes now available!

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The latest BZC Podcast episodes include dharma talks by Sarah Dōjin Emerson (Zen priest and BZC dharma teacher) and Yoko Ohashi (BZC lay practice leader).

BZC March Membership Drive: Testimonial by Ian Pereira Miles

March is Membership Drive Month at Brooklyn Zen Center! Learn from BZC member Ian Pereira Miles about the giving and receiving and the power of community.

BZC March Membership Drive: Testimonial by Allegra Lovejoy

March is Membership Drive Month at Brooklyn Zen Center! Learn from BZC member Allegra Lovejoy about the importance of membership.

BZC March Membership Drive

March is Membership Drive Month at Brooklyn Zen Center! Learn more about membership, community and the power of giving.

BZC 2023 Annual Report

The BZC 2023 Annual Report is now available!

New BZC Podcast episodes now available!

Subscribe to the BZC Podcast and get all the latest episodes as soon as they become available!

BZC Sangha Care Coordinators

The BZC Sangha Care Coordinators organize community support for those in need.

New episodes available on the BZC Podcast

The dharma talks offered during the 2023 Rohatsu Sesshin are now available on the BZC Podcast.

Video: a conversation with author Chenxing Han

Author Chenxing Han (“Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists”) was in conversation with Kaishin Victory Matsui, Director of Ancestral Heart Temple, for the 2023 BZC Summer Reading Program.

New episodes available on the BZC Podcast

Chenxing Han

Two new episodes are now available on the BZC Podcast: The BZC Podcast is offered New episodes available on the BZC Podcast

Childcare at Boundless Mind Temple, Brooklyn

Childcare will be provided at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn every first Saturday.

Fall Ango Week 12: From the gold of the earth to the cream of the long river

The final weekly message from BZC dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny for the 2023 Fall Practice Period.

2023 at BZC: A Year in Pictures

As we approach the end of the year, we look back at the past 12 months and reflect on the rich and profound life of our sangha.

Fall Ango Week 10: Here is the place; here the way unfolds…

A weekly message from BZC dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny during the Fall Practice Period.

New audio dharma talk available on the BZC Podcast

Sarah Dōjin Emerson

The dharma talk offered by guiding teacher Sarah Dōjin Emerson on November 11 is now available on the BZC Podcast.

The Nonduality of Teachers and Lineage: BZC’s End of Year Fundraiser

A message from Administrative Director Ryan Lee Wong, including a video testimonial, on the nonduality of teachers and lineage and a call to support BZC’s End of Year Fundraiser.

BZC Merch!

Celebrate our sangha logo, get a new T-shirt or sweatshirt, and support BZC all in one!

Fall Ango Week 8: No end to the water, no end to the air

A weekly message from BZC dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny during the Fall Practice Period.

Fall Ango Week 7: Whole Worlds Are Here

A weekly message from BZC dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny during the Fall Practice Period.

Fall Ango Week 6: Moon in a dewdrop

A weekly message from BZC dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny during the Fall Practice Period.

New episodes on the BZC Podcast!

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New episodes on the BZC Podcast include audio dharma talks by Charlie Korin Pokorny and New episodes on the BZC Podcast!

BZC Sangha at the March to End Fossil Fuels

In September, the BZC sangha — along with other faith-based communities, grassroots organizations, and thousands of people —joined the March to End Fossil Fuels in NYC.

Fall Ango Week 5: Do not suppose that the ash is future and the firewood past

A weekly message from BZC dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny during the Fall Practice Period.

New episodes on the BZC Podcast!

New episodes on BZC Podcast include Non-Dual Nature: Audio Dharma Talk by Yoko Ohashi (2023/10/14) and BZC Summer Reading Program with author Chenxing Han (2023/09/13), among many others.

Fall Ango Week 4: Keep Your Eyes Closely on the Boat…

A weekly message from BZC dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny during the Fall Practice Period.

Fall Ango Week 3: When one side is illuminated, the other side is dark…

This is the third weekly email from BZC Dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny about the Fall Practice Period.

Sangha Care Coordinator: a New Practice Role at BZC

It’s with great joy that we announce a new practice role at Brooklyn Zen Center: the Sangha Care Coordinator. Learn more about the role here!

Fall Ango Week 2: As all things are Buddha-dharma…

This is the second weekly email from BZC Dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emmerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny about the Fall Practice Period and the Genjo Koan.

Fall Ango Week 1: Practicing with Genjo Koan

This is the first official weekly email from BZC Dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emmerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny about the Fall Practice Period and the theme of Non-Duality.

March to End Fossil Fuels: BZC Sangha Sign-Making

The BZC sangha making signs ahead of the March To End Fossil Fuels—a Bodhisattva action March to End Fossil Fuels: BZC Sangha Sign-Making

BZC Summer Reading Program

The new BZC Summer Reading Program concludes on Wednesday, September 13, with Be the Refuge: BZC Summer Reading Program

Fall 2023 BZC Ango: The Liberating Practice of Non-Duality

In our fall 2023 practice period, we will explore the liberating practice of nonduality, and what it means in our everyday lives.

In Pictures: New Millerton Zendo Opening!

Millerton Sangha gathered inside the zendo

This past Saturday, July 22, Brooklyn Zen Center dharma teachers, Zen priests, staff, senior practitioners In Pictures: New Millerton Zendo Opening!

New Undoing Whiteness Course Starting this Fall

Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) is excited to announce the offering of a new iteration of New Undoing Whiteness Course Starting this Fall

Jukai Ceremony at BZC

On June 11, at the end of a three-day sesshin at Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC), Jukai Ceremony at BZC

Join us for Garden Harvest Month at Ancestral Heart!

Our Garden Planting Month was a success! Thank you to the many sangha members who Join us for Garden Harvest Month at Ancestral Heart!

BZC is Hiring!

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We are happy to announce that BZC is hiring a Development and Membership Manager, a BZC is Hiring!

May at Ancestral Heart Temple: A Month in Photographs

Each month, we’ll be sharing photographs of life at Sōshinji, Ancestral Heart Temple. All Brooklyn May at Ancestral Heart Temple: A Month in Photographs

BZC Summer Reading Program

This year we are offering a new Summer Reading program! We will be reading Be BZC Summer Reading Program

Sewing the Rakusu

On Sunday, June 11th, sixteen people  in our community will be receiving Soto Zen precepts Sewing the Rakusu

Into the Scars of the Burning: Audio Dharma Talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder (2023/05/06)

The dharma talk offered by Kosen Gregory Snyder at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn on Into the Scars of the Burning: Audio Dharma Talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder (2023/05/06)

Letters from the Garden: Planting Trees

Dear Sangha, When we acquired the land that is now Ancestral Heart Temple, part of Letters from the Garden: Planting Trees

Liberative Confession and Repentance: Audio Dharma Talk by Charlie Korin Pokorny (2023/04/29)

What I don’t look at, what I will not face, runs my life. From a bodhisattva perspective, denial is a disaster.

Best Effort: Audio Dharma Talk by Chimyo Atkinson (2023/04/22)

How do we reconcile our behavior with the eight-fold path? Are we always deluded?

April at AHZT: A Month in Photographs

Each month, we’ll be sharing photographs of life at Sōshinji, Ancestral Heart Zen Temple.

Letters from the Garden: Season Three

Dear Sangha, Just before sitting down to write this, I moved all of the tomato Letters from the Garden: Season Three

March at Ancestral Heart Zen Temple: A Month in Photographs

Each month, we’ll be sharing photographs of life at Sōshinji, Ancestral Heart Zen Temple. All March at Ancestral Heart Zen Temple: A Month in Photographs

Stewarding a Tradition: Follow-up and Resources

A message from BZC’s Administrative Director Ryan Lee Wong, following the March 11 Sangha Meeting Stewarding a Tradition: Follow-up and Resources

Giving and Receiving

A message from Alexandra Gekas and Tom Weinreich, BZC Membership Committee co-chairs: Dear Sangha, Last Giving and Receiving

February at Ancestral Heart Zen Temple: A Month in Photographs

Each month, we’ll be sharing photographs of life at Sōshinji, Ancestral Heart Zen Temple. All February at Ancestral Heart Zen Temple: A Month in Photographs

January at Ancestral Heart Zen Temple: A Month in Photographs

Each month, we’ll be sharing photographs of life at Sōshinji, Ancestral Heart Zen Temple. All January at Ancestral Heart Zen Temple: A Month in Photographs

EOY Campaign Update

Due to a couple of generous last-minute donations, we’re happy to announce that our End EOY Campaign Update

Faith and Liberation: A Community Conversation on Prison Abolition

Image: Second Shot, a short film by Andrew Michael Ellis A three-part in-person conversation series: Faith and Liberation: A Community Conversation on Prison Abolition

BZC EoY Appeal: One More Day to Give and Two-Thirds There!

We have one day to go and we’ve raised $65,803 toward our End of Year campaign—just BZC EoY Appeal: One More Day to Give and Two-Thirds There!

Four Days Left: Campaign Update

We’ve raised $56,897 toward our End of Year campaign. This collective effort has come from over Four Days Left: Campaign Update

Actualizing the Mandala of Support

Dear Sangha, We are writing to ask you to contribute to Brooklyn Zen Center‘s end-of-year Actualizing the Mandala of Support

Inclining Our Hearts: A Message from Kidō Ian Case

Dear Shanga, This time of year in the Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) calendar—the interim period Inclining Our Hearts: A Message from Kidō Ian Case

New audio dharma talk by Charlie Korin Pokorny

A new audio dharma talk offered by Charlie Korin Pokorny during the recent Rohatsu Sesshin New audio dharma talk by Charlie Korin Pokorny

Culminating 2022 Ango Weekly Message: Freedom and Liberation

Image: Tsherin Sherpa’s painting from the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco (please check out Culminating 2022 Ango Weekly Message: Freedom and Liberation

Ango Week 12: Bodhisattva Imagination

Image: The BZC sangha throwing petals at the end of the 2022 Rohatsu sesshin at Ango Week 12: Bodhisattva Imagination

New audio dharma talks by Kosen Greg Snyder

The audio dharma talks offered by Kosen Gregory Snyder during a three-day retreat in June New audio dharma talks by Kosen Greg Snyder

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new audio dharma talk offered by Kosen Gregory Snyder during last Saturday morning program New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

Ango Week 11: L.O.V.E.

Image: Buddha Field by Mike Newhall A weekly message from dharma teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson Ango Week 11: L.O.V.E.

Equity and The Great Ocean

Image by Jess X. Snow Dear Sangha, We are entering the final days of our Equity and The Great Ocean

2022 at BZC: A Year in Pictures

Approaching the end of a very challenging and unusual year, we look back at the 2022 at BZC: A Year in Pictures

New audio dharma talk by Charlie Korin Pokorny

A new audio dharma talk offered by Charlie Korin Pokorny during last Saturday’s one-day sit New audio dharma talk by Charlie Korin Pokorny

Ango Week 10: Joy continued

Image: Dancing Buddha print by Vivienne Eastwood A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson Ango Week 10: Joy continued

New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast Episode: Conversation with Sally Chang and Shingetsu Laura O’Loughlin

This episode is a conversation with Sally Chang, Chief Instructor of Evergreen Taiji Academy, and New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast Episode: Conversation with Sally Chang and Shingetsu Laura O’Loughlin

Ango Week 9: The serious matter of Joy

Image: Yoko’ Ohashi’s calligraphy: raku- joy, bliss, music  A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Ango Week 9: The serious matter of Joy

New audio dharma talks available!

New audio dharma talks are now available on the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast! Healing: audio New audio dharma talks available!

Ango Week 8: The support of ritual and ceremony

A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny in support of Ango Week 8: The support of ritual and ceremony

New audio dharma talks available!

New audio dharma talks are now available on the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast! Small Project: New audio dharma talks available!

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder is now available on the BZC New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

Ango Week 7: Nourishment

Image (detail): Mayumi Oda, “Morning Breath/ My Breath” A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Ango Week 7: Nourishment

January Practice Period Canceled 

Some recent health concerns facing BZC’s dharma teachers have compelled us to cancel the January Residential Practice January Practice Period Canceled 

Zen Priest Ordination

Earlier this month, the BZC sangha came together to celebrate the Zen priest ordination of Zen Priest Ordination

Ango Week 6: Rest as Resistance

A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny in support of Ango Week 6: Rest as Resistance

BZC Residential Summer Retreat audio dharma talks available!

Kosen Gregrory Snyder, Shingetsu Laura O’Loughlin, and Kidō Ian Case co-lead the BZC Residential Summer BZC Residential Summer Retreat audio dharma talks available!

New audio dharma talk by Charlie Korin Pokorny

A new audio dharma talk by Charlie Korin Pokorny is now available on the BZC New audio dharma talk by Charlie Korin Pokorny

Ango Week 5: Continuing Returning to Our Senses, and Beginning to Contemplate Conditioning

A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny in support of Ango Week 5: Continuing Returning to Our Senses, and Beginning to Contemplate Conditioning

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder is now available on the BZC New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

Ango Week 4: Returning to Our Senses

A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny in support of Ango Week 4: Returning to Our Senses

Ango Week 3: Grounding in the Breath

A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny in support of Ango Week 3: Grounding in the Breath

The Swirling of Fall

From the BZC October Newsletter, by Sarah and Charlie: Dear Sangha, We are writing this The Swirling of Fall

New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson

A new audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkison is now available on the BZC Audio New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson

Ango Week 2: The Practice of Not-Hurrying

A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny in support of Ango Week 2: The Practice of Not-Hurrying

Ango Week 1: Making Space for the Nourishment of Practice

A weekly message from teachers Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny in support of Ango Week 1: Making Space for the Nourishment of Practice

Leadership Bodies at BZC

We wanted to refresh and update the sangha on some of the powerful institutional work Leadership Bodies at BZC

Buddha’s Robe Sewing Apprenticeship at Sanshin-ji

From the BZC September Newsletter, by Kiku Morimoto: Last April, I moved to Sanshin-ji in Buddha’s Robe Sewing Apprenticeship at Sanshin-ji

Qigong Fundraiser for BZC!

A message from Laura: Dear Sangha, Sally Chang is offering a Qigong fundraiser workshop this Qigong Fundraiser for BZC!

2022 Fall Practice Period: Repose & Bliss, Engagement & Liberation

Each fall, BZC creates a container to help support our community in taking time to 2022 Fall Practice Period: Repose & Bliss, Engagement & Liberation

Highlights from the 2022 Future of American Buddhism Conference

From the BZC August Newsletter, by Weishin Huang: Highlights from the 2022 Future of American Highlights from the 2022 Future of American Buddhism Conference

Message from the Tanto: Introducing the Boundless Mind Temple Practice Roles

Dear sangha, I would like to take a moment to introduce and celebrate the people Message from the Tanto: Introducing the Boundless Mind Temple Practice Roles

Upcoming BZC Offerings: Save the Dates!

Save the dates for these upcoming BZC offerings. At Boundless Mind Temple, Brooklyn: – September Upcoming BZC Offerings: Save the Dates!

New audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi and Kidō Ian Case

A new audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi and Kidō Ian Case is now available New audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi and Kidō Ian Case

Save the Date: January Residential Practice Period

Dear Sangha, We are thrilled to announce our first-ever One-Month Residential Practice Period, coming January, Save the Date: January Residential Practice Period

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder is now available on the BZC New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

A Deep Breath

From the BZC July Newsletter, by Chetan Khanna: This Spring, we planted spinach in the A Deep Breath

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder is now available on the BZC New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

Dharma Teachers Moving to Brooklyn

Dearest Sangha, While some of you have heard their dharma talks and gotten to know Dharma Teachers Moving to Brooklyn

New audio dharma by Chimyo Atkinson!

You can now listen to a dharma talk offered by Chimyo Atkinson. Chimyo Simone Atkinson New audio dharma by Chimyo Atkinson!

Branching Streams Return to the Source

Dear sangha, In April, Ryan and I flew to Austin, Texas to take part in Branching Streams Return to the Source

BZC Residential Summer Retreat, August 7–14

Please save the date for our annual seven-day BZC Residential Summer Retreat! The retreat will BZC Residential Summer Retreat, August 7–14

BZC at Branching Streams Conference

Forty zen leaders, students, and teachers from across the US and Canada gathered at Ancient BZC at Branching Streams Conference

New audio dharma talk by Sarah Dōjin Emerson!

You can now listen to a dharma talk offered by visiting teacher Sarah Dōjin Emerson. New audio dharma talk by Sarah Dōjin Emerson!

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

You can now listen to a dharma talk offered by Zen priest and BZC Tanto New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

Zazen in a Teacup

From the BZC May Newsletter, by Emme Blong: Over the last several years I’ve developed Zazen in a Teacup

Introducing Our Sangha Harmony Allies

We are thrilled to introduce BZC’s first two Sangha Harmony Allies: Renhō Gerardo Dexter Ciprian Introducing Our Sangha Harmony Allies

New BZC Survey: Communicating with Sangha

 “This is calligraphed in formal script on a white sheet of paper. Cursive or decorative New BZC Survey: Communicating with Sangha

BZC COVID Protocol

The BZC COVID Protocol applies to all our in-person gatherings at Boundless Mind Temple in BZC COVID Protocol

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

You can now listen to a talk by BZC dharma teacher and co-founder Laura O’Loughlin! New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

New audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi

You can now listen to a dharma talks offered by BZC senior student Yoko Ohashi! New audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi

New Audio dharma by Konjin Gaelyn Roshi and Taiga Sensei!

Reverends Konjin Gaelyn Godwin and Taiga Ito visited Ancestral Heart Zen Temple last September and New Audio dharma by Konjin Gaelyn Roshi and Taiga Sensei!

Our New Administrative Director

Dear sangha, It gives me great pleasure to announce that our search is over and Our New Administrative Director

Spring is Coming!

Residents at Ancestral Heart Zen Temple after a (very windy) garden opening ceremony. Spring is Spring is Coming!

Rohatsu sesshin audio dharma talks now available!

You can now listen to all the dharma talks offered during the 2021 Rohatsu sesshin  Rohatsu sesshin audio dharma talks now available!

BZC Sangha!

The Brooklyn Zen Center sangha in Brooklyn! At the end of the three-day sesshin,  the BZC Sangha!

New audio dharma talk by Sarah Dōjin Emerson

In this dharma talk invited teacher Sarah Dōjin Emerson referenced the following resources: – “Sol New audio dharma talk by Sarah Dōjin Emerson

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new audio dharma talk by BZC teacher Kosen Gregory Snyder is now available on New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

A new audio dharma talk by BZC root teacher Teah Strozer is now available on New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin!

Drawing from the teachings of two recently deceased elders – Bishop Desmond Tutu and Thich New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin!

Brooklyn Zen Center is Hiring!

We’re excited to be hiring a full-time Administrative Director to implement and support the many Brooklyn Zen Center is Hiring!

Honoring our teacher, elder, and ancestor Thich Nhat Hanh

In honor of the wisdom. compassion and great example of our teacher, elder, and ancestor Honoring our teacher, elder, and ancestor Thich Nhat Hanh

New Audio Dharma Talk by Chimyo Atkinson

Audio dharma by Chimyo Atkinson (2021/10/23)

The Window of Gratitude

A message from Ian Case, Brooklyn Zen Center director and resident priest at Ancestral Heart The Window of Gratitude

New audio dharma talk by Kritee Kanko

The dharma talk offered by visiting teacher Kritee Kanko in November is now available on New audio dharma talk by Kritee Kanko

New audio dharma talks by Teah Strozer now available

The dharma talks offered by BZC‘s root teacher Teah Strozer during the October Sesshin are New audio dharma talks by Teah Strozer now available

A Message from Kosen and Laura

Dear Friends and Supporters of Brooklyn Zen Center, We are writing to all of you A Message from Kosen and Laura

2021 at BZC: A Year in Pictures

As we approach the end of the year, we look back at the life of 2021 at BZC: A Year in Pictures

End of Year Appeal: Meeting This Moment as Sangha

[thermometer height=400 align=right] Dogen Zenji wrote, “The power of the causal relations of giving reaches End of Year Appeal: Meeting This Moment as Sangha

Audio dharma by Kosen Gregory Snyder (2021/09/18)

Audio dharma by Kosen Gregory Snyder (2021/09/18) Our programs are given free of charge and Audio dharma by Kosen Gregory Snyder (2021/09/18)

It’s Giving Tuesday!

Today, November 30th, is Giving Tuesday–a worldwide celebration of generosity, fueled by collaboration and community. It’s Giving Tuesday!

End of Year Appeal: Meeting This Moment as Sangha

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New audio dharma by Charlie Pokorny

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New audio dharma by Teah Strozer

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New audio dharma by Ian Case

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Letters from the Garden: Compost for the Year

Dear Sangha, This will probably be my last letter of the year. The garden is Letters from the Garden: Compost for the Year

New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new audio talk by BZC  visiting dharma teacher Chimyo Atkinson is now available on  New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

2021 BZC Membership Drive: a Testimonial from Amy and Nyoden

Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) is having a membership drive during the month of October! Of 2021 BZC Membership Drive: a Testimonial from Amy and Nyoden

Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry

Kosen Gregory Snyder, Brooklyn Zen Center‘s (BZC) co-founder and dharma teacher, is inviting the sangha Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry

Letters from the Garden: Autumn Rituals

Dear Sangha, Fall is here and I’m savoring all of my favorite rituals to mark Letters from the Garden: Autumn Rituals

2021 BZC Membership Drive: a Testimonial from Cat

Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) is having a membership drive during the month of October! During 2021 BZC Membership Drive: a Testimonial from Cat

Zen Priest Ordination

Earlier this month, at the end of a three-day sesshin, our sangha came together to Zen Priest Ordination

2021 BZC Membership Drive: a Testimonial from Bianca

Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) is having a membership drive during the month of October! During 2021 BZC Membership Drive: a Testimonial from Bianca

2021 BZC Membership Drive: Meeting the World as Sangha

The theme of this fall’s practice period is “meeting the world as sangha.” Reflecting on 2021 BZC Membership Drive: Meeting the World as Sangha

The Bodhisattva Path of Liberation program: application deadline extended

Due to a great deal of interest in the past few days, we are extending The Bodhisattva Path of Liberation program: application deadline extended

Stay in touch with BZC!

There are many ways to stay in touch with Brooklyn Zen Center! – Sign up Stay in touch with BZC!

New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

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Letters from the Garden: Apple Time

Dear Sangha, Welcome back to fall. The nights here are starting to be a bit Letters from the Garden: Apple Time

New audio dharma by Chimyo Atkinson!

A new audio talk by BZC  visiting dharma teacher Chimyo Atkinson is now available on  New audio dharma by Chimyo Atkinson!

New BZC program: The Bodhisattva Path of Liberation

Dear Sangha, It is with wholehearted sincerity that Brooklyn Zen Center announces the launch of New BZC program: The Bodhisattva Path of Liberation

Reflections on Resistance and Pipeline 3: a share by Yoko Ohashi and Koan Anne Brink

On this new episode of the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast, Yoko Ohashi and Koan Anne Reflections on Resistance and Pipeline 3: a share by Yoko Ohashi and Koan Anne Brink

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin and Sally Chang!

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Letters from the Garden: August

Dear Sangha, We’re reaching the far side of summer, when the farm stands are filling Letters from the Garden: August

New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new talk by dharma teacher Kosen Gregory Snyder is now available on  the BZC New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new talk by dharma teacher Kosen Gregory Snyder is now available on  the BZC New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

Letters from the Garden: Living by Vow

Dear Sangha, What is garden practice? It’s a question I ask myself every day. What Letters from the Garden: Living by Vow

New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

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New audio dharma by Ian Case

A new talk by Ian Case is now available on the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast. New audio dharma by Ian Case

New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

A new talk by BZC dharma teacher Laura O’Loughlin is now available on the BZC New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

Letters from the Garden: Full Bloom

Dear Sangha, I’m writing this from the relatively cool downstairs library, because it is two Letters from the Garden: Full Bloom

New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

Audio dharma by Teah Strozer (2021/04/24) Our programs are given free of charge and made New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

New audio dharma talk by Kritee Kanko now available!

The audio talk and presentation offered by Kritee Kanko to the BZC sangha in April New audio dharma talk by Kritee Kanko now available!

Honoring 100 Days: May We Gather Short Video

This short video features highlights from May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Honoring 100 Days: May We Gather Short Video

Letters from the Garden: Digging

Dear Sangha, Day after day I watch Sansei, wearing their overalls and a straw hat Letters from the Garden: Digging

Letters from the Garden: Harvest

Dear Sangha, Yesterday I went out to the garden planning to pick a moderate amount Letters from the Garden: Harvest

New audio dharma talks by Tenshin Reb Anderson!

For the past few years, Tenshin Reb Anderson has come to Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) New audio dharma talks by Tenshin Reb Anderson!

In-Person Zazen is Back (outdoors)!

We are happy to announce that we will now be offering in-person outdoor sits in In-Person Zazen is Back (outdoors)!

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

Our programs are given free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

New BZC audio dharma podcast episode by Yoko Ohashi

Our programs are given free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. New BZC audio dharma podcast episode by Yoko Ohashi

Letters from the Garden: Warm Days, Warm Nights

Dear Sangha, All fingers crossed, we are past the danger of any more nights in Letters from the Garden: Warm Days, Warm Nights

Letters from the Garden: Permission to Be

Dear Sangha, Last week, Laura and I were down working in the garden. She was Letters from the Garden: Permission to Be

New audio dharma by Ian Case

Our programs are given free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. New audio dharma by Ian Case

New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

Our programs are given free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

New audio dharma talks by Kosen Gregory Snyder

The dharma talks offered by Kosen Gregory Snyder during a three-day sesshin in 2018 are New audio dharma talks by Kosen Gregory Snyder

May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors

May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors is the first May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors

New audio dharma talk by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

For more audio dharma talks, please visit the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast. Audio dharma by New audio dharma talk by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

For more audio dharma talks, please visit the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast Audio dharma by New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

For more audio dharma talks, please visit the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast Audio Dharma by New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

Letters from the Garden: Work Week

Dear Sangha, This has been a work week at Ancestral Heart Zen Monastery. That means Letters from the Garden: Work Week

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

For more audio dharma talks, please visit the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast. Audio dharma by New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson

For more audio dharma talks, please visit the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast. Audio dharma by New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

For more audio dharma talks, please visit the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast. Audio dharma by New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case!

For more audio dharma talks, please visit the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast. Audio dharma by New audio dharma talk by Ian Case!

Letters from the Garden: Planting Good Seeds

Dear Sangha, So much is happening! Right now I’ve got two main projects going: planting Letters from the Garden: Planting Good Seeds

New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

  For more audio dharma talks, please visit the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast. Audio dharma New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

New audio dharma by Teah Strozer

  A new audio dharma talk by BZC‘s root teacher Teah Strozer is now available! New audio dharma by Teah Strozer

New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder!

Audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder (2021/02/06) For more audio dharma talks, please visit the New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder!

Letters from the Garden: Dharma Blossoms

Dear Sangha, This is the first spring I’ve experienced at Ancestral Heart Zen Monastery, and Letters from the Garden: Dharma Blossoms

Audio dharma talk by Sarah Emerson now available

Audio dharma by Sarah Emerson (2021/02/20) For more dharma talks by BZC and visiting teachers Audio dharma talk by Sarah Emerson now available

Letters from the Garden

Dear Sangha, I heard my first birdsong of the year this morning. A week of Letters from the Garden

Rohatsu Sesshin dharma talks now available!

You can now listen to all the dharma talks offered during the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin  Rohatsu Sesshin dharma talks now available!

New BZC Ethics Statement and Process

The new Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) Ethics Statement was presented to our community recently. These New BZC Ethics Statement and Process

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder

Audio dharma by Kosen Gregory Snyder (2016/02/27)

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

Audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin (2021/02/13)

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder

A new episode of the Brooklyn Zen Center Audio Dharma Podcast is now available! The New audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

A new episode of the Brooklyn Zen Center Audio Dharma Podcast is now available! The New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

New audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi

A new episode of the Brooklyn Zen Center Audio Dharma Podcast is now available! The New audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi

Black and Buddhist Summit

Brooklyn Zen Center is honored to be a partner of the upcoming Black and Buddhist Black and Buddhist Summit

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

Dharma talk by Ian Case (2020/10/10)

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

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New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

Audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder (2018/09/29)   The BZC audio dharma is available free New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

New audio dharma by Teah Strozer

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma by Teah Strozer

New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

New audio dharma by Gaelyn Godwin and Taiga Ito

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma by Gaelyn Godwin and Taiga Ito

Generously Turning the Dharma Wheel: a message from the BZC Board

Dear Sangha, As the end of the year approaches, it is natural both to reflect Generously Turning the Dharma Wheel: a message from the BZC Board

2020 at BZC: A Year in Words and Images

In this most unusual and challenging of years, the Brooklyn Zen Center sangha, just like 2020 at BZC: A Year in Words and Images

New audio dharma talk by Rebecca Li

Rebecca Li, a dharma heir in the lineage of Chan Buddhist Master Sheng Yen, offered New audio dharma talk by Rebecca Li

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

The Dharma of Martin Luther King, Jr.: new audio dharma talk by Alan Senauke

“In a time when fear and violence mark the differences and divisions in the nation The Dharma of Martin Luther King, Jr.: new audio dharma talk by Alan Senauke

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder

New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson

New audio dharma talk by Spring Washam

Back in 2018, visiting teacher Spring Washam offered a dharma talk at Brooklyn Zen Center, New audio dharma talk by Spring Washam

New audio dharma talks from three-day sesshin

The BZC sangha came together in October for a three-day online sesshin  led from Ancestral New audio dharma talks from three-day sesshin

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

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New audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Gregory Snyder

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New audio dharma talk by DaRa Williams

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Embodying Refuge: the 2020 online fall practice period

A message from the BZC dharma teachers: Dear Sangha, We are very excited to begin Embodying Refuge: the 2020 online fall practice period

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Ian Case

New audio dharma talk by Yoko Ohashi

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New Audio Dharma from August Three-Day Sesshin

This summer, the BZC sangha came together for a three-day online sesshin led from Ancestral New Audio Dharma from August Three-Day Sesshin

Mutual Aid Kitchen Practice at BZC

During the last few weeks, sangha members were busy making some classic BZC recipes to Mutual Aid Kitchen Practice at BZC

Schedule updates

Please note that our online meditation schedule is suspended for the Labor Day weekend (Saturday, Schedule updates

New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

New audio dharma by Yoko Ohashi

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma by Yoko Ohashi

Online zendo schedule changes

  Please note that the online zendo offerings will continue throughout the summer. Please note Online zendo schedule changes

New dharma talks by Tenshin Reb Anderson

For the past few years, Tenshin Reb Anderson has come to Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) New dharma talks by Tenshin Reb Anderson

New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer

New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson

Back in February, our sangha was honored to welcome dharma teacher Chimyo Atkinson to Brooklyn. New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson

Summoning Moral Courage

A Message from BZC’s Dharma Teachers Black lives have once more been taken. We are Summoning Moral Courage

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

This Saturday, June 6, Brooklyn Zen Center‘s dharma teacher Laura O’Loughlin offered a dharma talk. New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson!

Back in February, our sangha was honored to welcome dharma teacher Chimyo Atkinson to Brooklyn. New audio dharma talk by Chimyo Atkinson!

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case!

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Ian Case!

New audio dharma talk by Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan!

The BZC audio dharma is available free of charge and made possible by the donations New audio dharma talk by Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan!

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin!

A new dharma talk by BZC’s dharma teacher Laura O’Loughlin is now available! The BZC New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin!

BZC 2018 retreat: dharma talks by BZC’s teachers Kosen Greg Snyder and Laura O’Loughlin

In the summer of 2018, Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) held its first-ever residential retreat. This BZC 2018 retreat: dharma talks by BZC’s teachers Kosen Greg Snyder and Laura O’Loughlin

Ian Case on grief and community during the pandemic

Ian Case, Brooklyn Zen Center’s interim director, talks about community, grief, and resilience in the Ian Case on grief and community during the pandemic

New audio dharma talk!

A new dharma talk by BZC’s dharma teacher Kosen Gregory Snyder is now available.   New audio dharma talk!

Audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer (2020/04/01)

A new dharma talk by BZC’s root teacher, Teah Strozer, is now available. Audio dharma Audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer (2020/04/01)

One way to help

The most important donation you can make is your stable, open-hearted presence for you, your One way to help

Audio dharma talk by Ian Case (2020/04/04)

A new dharma talk by Ian Case is now available. Audio dharma talk by Ian Audio dharma talk by Ian Case (2020/04/04)

Home altars

In these days of physical distancing, the Brooklyn Zen Center sangha, like spiritual communities around Home altars

Dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder: Rohatsu Day 5 (12/15/2019)

A new dharma talk by BZC dharma teacher and senior priest Kosen Greg Snyder is Dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder: Rohatsu Day 5 (12/15/2019)

Dharma talk by Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan (2020-03-28)

A new dharma talk is now available on the Brooklyn Zen Center Audio Dharma Podcast. Dharma talk by Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan (2020-03-28)

Online dharma offerings

Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) is now offering daily online meditation — all are welcome to Online dharma offerings

Dharma talk by Teah Strozer (2020/03/07)

This dharma talk by Brooklyn Zen Center’s root teacher Teah Strozer was the last talk Dharma talk by Teah Strozer (2020/03/07)

New dharma talk by Teah Strozer – updated version

This dharma talk by Brooklyn Zen Center’s root teacher Teah Strozer, at a time when New dharma talk by Teah Strozer – updated version

New dharma talk by Teah Strozer

This dharma talk by Brooklyn Zen Center’s root teacher Teah Strozer, at a time when New dharma talk by Teah Strozer

Online dharma offerings from Ancestral Heart Zen Monastery

The teachers and monastics at Ancestral Heart Zen Monastery are now offering several livestream programs Online dharma offerings from Ancestral Heart Zen Monastery

Online meditation schedule

Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) is now offering daily online meditation — all are welcome to Online meditation schedule

Dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder: Rohatsu Day 3 (12/13/2019)

A new dharma talk by BZC dharma teacher and senior priest Kosen Greg Snyder is Dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder: Rohatsu Day 3 (12/13/2019)

Brooklyn Zen Center closed until April 13

As many of you know, we have been monitoring the situation and spread of COVID-19 Brooklyn Zen Center closed until April 13

New audio dharma talk by Ian Case: Rohatsu Day 2 (12/12/2019)

A new dharma talk by Ian Case is now available! Dharma talk by Ian Case: New audio dharma talk by Ian Case: Rohatsu Day 2 (12/12/2019)

Community Health Practices at BZC

To support our sangha’s health, we would like to offer some recommendations for community health Community Health Practices at BZC

New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Kosen Greg Snyder: Rohatsu Day 1 (12/11/2019)

A new dharma talk by BZC dharma teacher and senior priest Kosen Greg Snyder is New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Kosen Greg Snyder: Rohatsu Day 1 (12/11/2019)

New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Laura O’Loughlin (01/18/2020)

A new dharma talk by BZC dharma teacher Laura O’Loughlin is now available! Dharma talk New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Laura O’Loughlin (01/18/2020)

Spring 2020 Beginner’s Mind Experience group!

The Beginner’s Mind Experience (BME) is a program that introduces newcomers to the various aspects Spring 2020 Beginner’s Mind Experience group!

New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Teah Strozer (12/09/2016)

A new dharma talk by BZC’s root teacher Teah Strozer is now available! Dharma talk New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Teah Strozer (12/09/2016)

New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Ian Case (12/14/2019)

A new dharma talk by Ian Case is now available! Dharma talk by Ian Case: New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Ian Case (12/14/2019)

New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Kosen Greg Snyder (10/13/2019)

A new dharma talk by BZC dharma teacher and senior priest Kosen Greg Snyder is New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Kosen Greg Snyder (10/13/2019)

New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by by David Loy – Ecodharma: a new Buddhist path?

A new dharma talk by Zen teacher and author David Loy is now available, covering New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by by David Loy – Ecodharma: a new Buddhist path?

New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Laura O’Loughlin (10/02/2019)

A new dharma talk by BZC’s dharma teacher Laura O’Loughlin is now available! Dharma talk New BZC Audio Dharma Podcast episode by Laura O’Loughlin (10/02/2019)

BZC Audio Dharma Podcast: new talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder is now available. Dharma talk by Kosen BZC Audio Dharma Podcast: new talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

Words and Sights of Sangha Life

This fall, we studied these lines from the Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi: “Turning Words and Sights of Sangha Life

BZC Audio Dharma Podcast: new talk by Ian Case

A new dharma talk by Ian Case is now available! Ian was the shusso (head BZC Audio Dharma Podcast: new talk by Ian Case

2019 at BZC: A Year in Pictures

As the year comes to an end, we look back at the life of our 2019 at BZC: A Year in Pictures

BZC 2019 End of Year Campaign

The 2019 End of Year Campaign for Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) is an opportunity for BZC 2019 End of Year Campaign

New talk by BZC’s Tanto, Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan

A dharma talk by BZC’s Tanto (Head of Practice), Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan, is now available! New talk by BZC’s Tanto, Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan

New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer: Lay Practice Liberation Through The Urban Nest

A new audio dharma talk by BZC’s root teacher Teah Strozer is now available! Dharma New audio dharma talk by Teah Strozer: Lay Practice Liberation Through The Urban Nest

News from Sōshinji 宗心寺, Ancestral Heart Zen Monastery

On June 10, 2019, we became stewards of fourteen acres of land in Millerton, NY, News from Sōshinji 宗心寺, Ancestral Heart Zen Monastery

New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin: Hindrances

A new audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin, dharma teacher and senior lay practitioner at New audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin: Hindrances

New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

A new audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder, dharma teacher and senior priest at New audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder

Dharma talk by Teah Strozer: Keep a Cool Head (2017/10/20)

A new audio dharma talk by BZC’s root teacher Teah Strozer is now available! Dharma Dharma talk by Teah Strozer: Keep a Cool Head (2017/10/20)

Jukai Ceremony at BZC

On October 13, at the end of a three-day sesshin at Brooklyn Zen Center, several Jukai Ceremony at BZC

Reclaiming the Feminine in Our Practice (2019/02/02)

A new audio dharma talk by teachers Laura O’Loughlin and Sebene Selassie is now available! Reclaiming the Feminine in Our Practice (2019/02/02)

New dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin on karma (2018/09/15)

A new audio dharma talk by teacher Laura O’Loughlin is now available! Dharma talk by New dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin on karma (2018/09/15)

New audio dharma by Yoko Ohashi

Dharma talk with Yoko Ohashi (04/20/2019) You can subscribe to the BZC Audio Dharma Podcast New audio dharma by Yoko Ohashi

New audio dharma by Greg Snyder – 2018 Rohatsu Sesshin: Day 1

A new audio dharma talk by Kosen Greg Snyder is now available! This talk was New audio dharma by Greg Snyder – 2018 Rohatsu Sesshin: Day 1

New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

Dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin, (11/17/2018) The BZC audio dharma talks are now available via New audio dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

BZC Audio Dharma Podcast is here!

The BZC audio dharma talks are now available via a brand new podcast! You can BZC Audio Dharma Podcast is here!

New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

You can listen to two new dharma talks by Kosen Greg Snyder, dharma teacher and New audio dharma by Kosen Greg Snyder

Audio dharma talk by Laura O’Loughlin

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Joining the 2019 Fall Practice Period: Commitment Form

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Dearest sangha, Each fall we look forward to the gathering together in a practice period Joining the 2019 Fall Practice Period: Commitment Form

New Beginner’s Mind Experience group!

The Beginner’s Mind Experience (BME) is a program that introduces newcomers to the various aspects New Beginner’s Mind Experience group!

Audio dharma talks by Tenshin Reb Anderson: Listening to the Cries of the World (2018 sesshin at BZC)

You can now listen to the dharma talks by Tenshin Reb Anderson offered during the Audio dharma talks by Tenshin Reb Anderson: Listening to the Cries of the World (2018 sesshin at BZC)

Audio dharma by Greg Snyder

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Bringing Ancestral Heart Zen Monastery into being

We are very excited to announce that on Monday, June 10th, we became stewards of Bringing Ancestral Heart Zen Monastery into being

BZC Sit-a-Thon: Thank you, Sangha!

Thank you for your wholehearted support of and engagement with Brooklyn Zen Center’s (BZC) 2019 BZC Sit-a-Thon: Thank you, Sangha!

BZC Sit-a-Thon: keep ’em coming!

We had a beautiful BZC 2019 Sit-a-Thon community sit and after party yesterday! Throughout the BZC Sit-a-Thon: keep ’em coming!

BZC Sit-a-Thon: goooaalll!

We did it! Not only have we met, but we have surpassed our goal to BZC Sit-a-Thon: goooaalll!

BZC Sit-A-Thon matching grant!

An anonymous sangha member has stepped forward and offered a matching grant of up to BZC Sit-A-Thon matching grant!

Audio dharma: Difficult Conversations on Race, by Yoko Ohashi

You can listen to a new dharma talk by senior student Yoko Ohashi, “Difficult Conversations Audio dharma: Difficult Conversations on Race, by Yoko Ohashi

NYC Vesak Celebration

Vesak marks the traditional celebration of the Buddha’s birthday in countries around the world. On NYC Vesak Celebration

Brooklyn Zen Center Sit-A-Thon FAQ

Similar to a walk-a-thon, the 2019 BZC Sit-A-Thon is a fundraiser where instead of walking Brooklyn Zen Center Sit-A-Thon FAQ

Audio dharma: Martin Luther King day – Cultivating Bodhisattva Effort Until Death, by Greg Snyder

You can now listen to a new talk by dharma teacher and senior priest at Audio dharma: Martin Luther King day – Cultivating Bodhisattva Effort Until Death, by Greg Snyder

2019 Brooklyn Zen Center Sit-A-Thon!

We are excited to announce the 2019 Brooklyn Zen Center Sit-A-Thon! Similar to a walk-a-thon, 2019 Brooklyn Zen Center Sit-A-Thon!

New Beginner’s Mind Experience group!

The next Beginner’s Mind Experience peer group starts on Monday, May 6! The registration deadline New Beginner’s Mind Experience group!

Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine

Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine is a monthly group of Zen practitioners who Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine

Sesshin with Tenshin Reb Anderson in June

Tenshin Reb Anderson will be returning to Brooklyn Zen Center this year to lead a Sesshin with Tenshin Reb Anderson in June

Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 5, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

You can now listen to a new talk (Realizing Justice Face to Face – Part Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 5, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 4, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

You can now listen to a new talk (Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 4) Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 4, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 3, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

You can now listen to a new talk (Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 3) Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 3, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 2, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

You can now listen to a new talk (Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 2) Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 2, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 1, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

You can now listen to a talk by Brooklyn Zen Center visiting dharma teacher Tenshin Reb Audio dharma: Realizing Justice Face to Face Part 1, by Tenshin Reb Anderson

Video: Installation of Abiding Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman

On March 3, a joyous ceremony took place at San Francisco Zen Center: the grand Video: Installation of Abiding Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman

Sewing the rakusu

This month several Zen students will begin sewing rakusu, the small Buddha robe worn around Sewing the rakusu

Mountain Seat Ceremony at SFZC

This weekend (March 1-3), the San Francisco Zen Center  will be hosting a very special Mountain Seat Ceremony at SFZC

Black & Buddhist in America

Just because this picture always puts a smile on our faces! Every single time. Black Black & Buddhist in America

BZC Schedule Notice

Please note that on Saturday, February 16, Brooklyn Zen Center’s regular programming is canceled for BZC Schedule Notice

Awake Youth Project Winter/Spring programming

Awake Youth Project (AYP), a secular program that brings mindfulness and meditation to underserved high Awake Youth Project Winter/Spring programming

Inclement weather notice

Due to inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions, all of the programming for the evening Inclement weather notice

BZC at the Weeksville Heritage Center: Healing & Self-Determination Through 4MX

BZC will be participating in a special edition of Weeksville Weekends for Black History Month BZC at the Weeksville Heritage Center: Healing & Self-Determination Through 4MX

2018 at BZC: A Year in Pictures

The life of our sangha was rich and deep during 2018. Amongst retreats, classes, dharma 2018 at BZC: A Year in Pictures

BZC 2018 End of Year Campaign

The 2018 End of Year Campaign for Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) is an opportunity for BZC 2018 End of Year Campaign

The Okesa has been born!

Okesa (Buddha’s robe) was born yesterday at 6 pm. It is 4.5 feet (height), 6.5 The Okesa has been born!

Sewing practice: a meditation in action

The Brooklyn Zen Center sangha is currently sewing a nine-fold okesa (full-body robe) for dharma teacher Sewing practice: a meditation in action

BZC community agreements

Each time we enter Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC), we step into a shared practice container. BZC community agreements

Sangha Business Meetings

Zafus piled up loosely in three rows

Brooklyn Zen Center will be holding two Sangha Business Meetings: Wednesday, November 28, 7:30 – Sangha Business Meetings

A Word of Gratitude from Jozen

Sangha, As you may know, I have recently stepped down as Director of Community and A Word of Gratitude from Jozen

Eiheiji temple: impressions from Dogen’s world

Eiheiji temple, located in the mountains outside Fukui city in central Japan, was established by Eiheiji temple: impressions from Dogen’s world

Words and Sights from BZC’s Residential Summer Retreat

This past August, Brooklyn Zen Center held its first-ever residential retreat. This special weeklong gathering Words and Sights from BZC’s Residential Summer Retreat

Imágenes del Ser: online intro Zen course in Spanish by SFZC

Imágenes del Ser is a four-week study course in Spanish offered online by the San Francisco Imágenes del Ser: online intro Zen course in Spanish by SFZC

Oryoki: the Bowl that Contains Just Enough

By BZC’s Tanto (Head of Practice), Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan: In June 2018, Brooklyn Zen Center practiced Oryoki: the Bowl that Contains Just Enough

2018 Fall Practice Period at BZC

A message from the BZC teachers regarding the 2018 Fall Practice Period: Dear Sangha, We 2018 Fall Practice Period at BZC

New zazen periods at BZC this fall

As we are gearing up for the beginning of the fall practice period and putting New zazen periods at BZC this fall

Join the Sound Bath greeters’ team!

Sound Bath greeters are part of the shika ryo and they welcome guests into our beloved spiritual Join the Sound Bath greeters’ team!

Flower People

Every week at BZC a team of dedicated sangha members engages in a special form Flower People

Buddhist statement on separating immigrant families

The Soto Zen Buddhist Association released a public statement today on the U.S. policy of Buddhist statement on separating immigrant families

BZC closed June 13-17

The Brooklyn Zen Center will be closed from Wednesday, June 13, to Sunday, June 17, BZC closed June 13-17

BZC has a new oven!

We have reached our fundraising goal to purchase a new oven in just 11 days! BZC has a new oven!

Do you have a question about BZC?

Are you new to BZC and you are not sure if you need meditation experience Do you have a question about BZC?

Oryoki at BZC

At BZC, during the upcoming sesshin (retreat) led by Tenshin Reb Anderson Roshi, we’ll start practicing oryoki Oryoki at BZC

BZC Needs a New Oven!

Our old oven, which was given to us as a donation years ago, is no BZC Needs a New Oven!

The BZC Accessibility Committee Wants to Hear from You!

The BZC Accessibility Committee was created in the spring of 2017 by sangha members Victory The BZC Accessibility Committee Wants to Hear from You!

BZC Library Open Hours

The BZC Library will be open this Saturday,  May 12, from 9 – 10 a.m. and from 12 BZC Library Open Hours

Beginner’s Mind Experience

The next Beginner’s Mind Experience program starts on Saturday, May 5! The registration deadline is Beginner’s Mind Experience

Zen Priest Ordination at BZC

On March 18, the BZC sangha gathered for a very special and joyous occasion: the priest Zen Priest Ordination at BZC

Less Guns, More Love

The Brooklyn Zen Center joined other Buddhist sanghas and the huge crowds at the March Less Guns, More Love

Inclement weather notice

Due to inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions, all of the programming for Wednesday, March Inclement weather notice

New Audio Dharma Talk: Kaira Jewel Lingo

You can now listen to a dharma talk by visiting teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo, an New Audio Dharma Talk: Kaira Jewel Lingo

Regular Saturday program suspended, March 17

Please note that the BZC regular Saturday program is suspended due to the 3-day sesshin Regular Saturday program suspended, March 17

Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine, March 25

The next gathering of this group will take place off-site at the Dharma Den at 530 Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine, March 25

Inclement weather notice

Due to inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions, we have canceled our Wednesday evening program Inclement weather notice

Inclement weather notice

Due to the upcoming storm due to hit NYC tomorrow (Wednesday, 3/7), we may need Inclement weather notice

New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

You can now listen to a dharma talk by BZC’s dharma teacher and senior priest Greg Snyder: Emboldening New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

New Audio Dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

You can now listen to a dharma talk by BZC’s dharma teacher and senior lay practitioner New Audio Dharma by Laura O’Loughlin

New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

You can now listen to a dharma talk by BZC’s dharma teacher and senior priest Greg Snyder: New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

New Sesshin Audio Dharma by Teah Strozer

You can now listen to a dharma talk by BZC’s root teacher Teah Strozer, offered during New Sesshin Audio Dharma by Teah Strozer

Rohatsu Sesshin Audio Dharma Talks

You can now listen to all dharma talks offered during the Rohatsu sesshin  (formal retreat) Rohatsu Sesshin Audio Dharma Talks

New Sesshin Audio Dharma Talk by Pamela Weiss

You can now listen to a talk by visiting dharma teacher Pamela Weiss, offered during the rohatsu New Sesshin Audio Dharma Talk by Pamela Weiss

New Audio Dharma Talk by Kaira Jewel Lingo

You can now listen to a dharma talk by teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo, Mindful Social New Audio Dharma Talk by Kaira Jewel Lingo

Beginner’s Mind Experience

The next Beginner’s Mind Experience program starts on Saturday, February 3! The registration deadline is Beginner’s Mind Experience

New Sesshin Audio Dharma Talk: Laura O’Loughlin

You can now listen to a talk by BZC dharma teacher and senior lay practitioner Laura O’Loughlin, offered New Sesshin Audio Dharma Talk: Laura O’Loughlin

New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

You can now listen to a dharma talk by BZC’s dharma teacher and senior priest Greg Snyder: Embodying New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

You can now listen to a dharma talk by BZC’s dharma teacher and senior priest Greg Snyder: New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

New Sesshin Audio Dharma by Teah Strozer

You can now listen to a dharma talk by BZC’s root teacher Teah Strozer, offered during New Sesshin Audio Dharma by Teah Strozer

New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

You can now listen to a dharma talk by BZC’s co-founder and dharma teacher Greg New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

New Audio Dharma Talk: Lama Rod Owens-PENDING PERMISSION

—PENDING PERMISSION to post from lama Rod— You can now listen to a dharma talk New Audio Dharma Talk: Lama Rod Owens-PENDING PERMISSION

Half-Day Sits for Beginners

These special sits are geared toward beginners and feature 30-minute meditation periods, walking meditation, discussion, Half-Day Sits for Beginners

New Audio: Sebene Selassie on The Erotic as Power

You can now listen to an audio offering by dharma teacher Sebene Selassie on The New Audio: Sebene Selassie on The Erotic as Power

New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

You can now listen to a dharma talk by BZC’s senior dharma teacher, co-founder and President Greg New Audio Dharma Talk: Greg Snyder

New Audio Dharma Talk: Taigen Leighton

You can now listen to a dharma talk by Taigen Leighton on Bodhisattva Values and Social Action New Audio Dharma Talk: Taigen Leighton

2017 Fall Fundraiser

BZC is now starting its 13th year in Brooklyn and we are incredibly grateful to 2017 Fall Fundraiser

New Audio Dharma Talk

You can now listen to a talk by visiting Revs. Paco Lugoviña and Daiken Nelson: New Audio Dharma Talk

Ceremonies at BZC this Fall

The 2017 Fall Practice Period is a special one at BZC, as one of our Ceremonies at BZC this Fall

Last Membership Meeting this Fall

Join us as we gather as a membership body this fall. All community interested in Last Membership Meeting this Fall

BZC is Hiring!

The Brooklyn Zen Center (BZC) is looking for qualified applicants for the role of Manager of BZC is Hiring!

Beginners Mind Experience

All new members at the Brooklyn Zen Center are strongly encouraged to take part in Beginners Mind Experience

Lama Rod Owens at BZC this Fall

BZC visiting teacher Lama Rod Owens will be offering his presence and teachings at BZC Lama Rod Owens at BZC this Fall

Rolling Retreat for Racial Justice

Join us on the Rolling Retreat for Racial Justice to Washington, D.C., on September 30th. The Rolling Retreat for Racial Justice

Women Teachers at Brooklyn Zen Center in September!

Join us in celebrating our female teachers and support their many offerings at BZC this Women Teachers at Brooklyn Zen Center in September!

Membership Meetings this Fall

Join us as we gather as a membership body this fall. All community interested in Membership Meetings this Fall

New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

You can now listen to a talk by BZC senior dharma teacher Greg Snyder: Our New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

Basics in Social Presencing Theater Weekend Immersion

With Kate Johnson, August 12 – 13 This weekend immersion in awareness and embodiment is Basics in Social Presencing Theater Weekend Immersion

New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

You can now listen to a talk by Laura O’Loughlin, co-founder and lay teacher at Brooklyn Zen New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

You can now listen to a talk by BZC senior dharma teacher Greg Snyder: Grass New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

You can now listen to a talk by Laura O’Loughlin, co-founder and lay teacher at Brooklyn Zen New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

BZC Reduced Summer schedule

Starting August 1, BZC will have a limited meditation schedule through September 5. There will BZC Reduced Summer schedule

New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

You can now listen to a talk by Laura O’Loughlin, co-founder and lay teacher at Brooklyn Zen New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

Basics in Social Presencing Theater Weekend Immersion

With Kate Johnson, August 12 – 13 This weekend immersion in awareness and embodiment is Basics in Social Presencing Theater Weekend Immersion

New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

You can now listen to a talk by BZC senior dharma teacher Greg Snyder: What New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

Thursday Night Sutra classes cancelled for the summer

Please note that Thursday Night Sutra classes are cancelled for the summer. The classes will resume after Labor Thursday Night Sutra classes cancelled for the summer

New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

You can now listen to a talk by BZC senior dharma teacher Greg Snyder: Engaged Buddhism New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

New partnership between BZC and the Rubin Museum of Art

We are excited to announce a new partnership between BZC and the Rubin Museum of New partnership between BZC and the Rubin Museum of Art

New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

You can now listen to a talk by BZC senior dharma teacher Greg Snyder: The role New BZC Audio Dharma Talk

BZC’s Audio Dharma Updated

BZC’s Audio Dharma talks are back! You can now listen to a talk by BZC BZC’s Audio Dharma Updated

Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine

June 25, 10 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Zen practitioners explore the construct of patriarchy. On June Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine

Death and Dharma: 2017 Summer Series

Co-hosted by Green-Wood Cemetery & Brooklyn Zen Center Tuesday, June 20, July 18, July 25, Death and Dharma: 2017 Summer Series

Undoing Whiteness and Oppression

The next meeting of the Undoing Whiteness and Oppression (UWO) group will take place June Undoing Whiteness and Oppression

Friday Night Zen

The next meeting of FNZ will take place June 2nd, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Brooklyn Zen Friday Night Zen

BZC People of Color Sangha

The Brooklyn Zen Center People of Color Sangha fosters mutual support and understanding among people of BZC People of Color Sangha

Friday Night Zen

The next meeting of FNZ will take place May 19th, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Brooklyn Zen Friday Night Zen

Taganyahu Gazaheng Swao in the News!

Taganyahu Gazaheng Swao was recently featured in an article on Inner Fields NY: The Eternal Way. Philosophies Taganyahu Gazaheng Swao in the News!

Undoing Whiteness and Oppression

The next meeting of the Undoing Whiteness and Oppression (UWO) group will take place May Undoing Whiteness and Oppression

POC & Allies Rolling Retreat to the People’s Climate March, April 29

Rev. angel Kyodo Williams, as well as BZC’s co-founders and teachers Greg Snyder and Laura POC & Allies Rolling Retreat to the People’s Climate March, April 29

The Beginner’s Mind Experience: New peer-group starting in May

The Beginner’s Mind Experience (BME) is a 3-month program for all BZC members. As part of this The Beginner’s Mind Experience: New peer-group starting in May

Dharma talk by Lama Rod Owens

The April 23rd meeting of the BZC People of Color Sangha will include a dharma Dharma talk by Lama Rod Owens

Friday Night Zen

The next meeting of FNZ will take place April 7th, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Brooklyn Zen Center. Friday Night Zen

Undoing Whiteness and Oppression

The next meeting of the Undoing Whiteness and Oppression (UWO) group will take place April Undoing Whiteness and Oppression

Friday Night Zen

FNZ is meeting this Friday, March 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday Night Zen is a space Friday Night Zen

BZC People of Color Sangha

The Brooklyn Zen Center People of Color Sangha fosters mutual support and understanding among people of BZC People of Color Sangha

Brooklyn Zen Center closed Tuesday, March 14

We will be closed Tuesday, March 14 due to the anticipated storm. Morning meditation and Brooklyn Zen Center closed Tuesday, March 14

Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine

Feb 26, 10 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Zen practitioners explore the construct of patriarchy. This Sunday, Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine

Awake Youth Project Returns!

For teens aged 13-19! The application deadline for AYP 12-Week Spring Internship Program has been Awake Youth Project Returns!

Emboldening our Community in Demanding Times

Dear Community, Wishing everyone an easeful transition into the New Year! Speaking from a hopeful Emboldening our Community in Demanding Times

BZC wins Time Out Love NY Award for 2016

Brooklyn Zen Center has won a Time Out Love New York award for 2016! Check BZC wins Time Out Love NY Award for 2016

Announcing Brooklyn Zen Center’s First End-Of-Year Campaign!

Thank you very much for your ongoing support of Brooklyn Zen Center. Your contributions in Announcing Brooklyn Zen Center’s First End-Of-Year Campaign!

Rohatsu and Winter Break Closures

Brooklyn Zen Center will be closed to the public from December 5th through December 11th for Rohatsu and Winter Break Closures

BZC Post-Election Statement

You will be forwarded momentarily to our Post-Election Statement.

Thanksgiving and Rohatsu Closures

Brooklyn Zen Center will be closed after morning meditation on Wednesday, November 23rd (so, there will Thanksgiving and Rohatsu Closures

Election day closure

BZC will suspend morning meditation (at 7am and 7:40am) for election day. Go vote!

Ian’s Priest Ordination

Ian’s ordination has been completed. Please observe the pictures below. Thank you deeply to everyone Ian’s Priest Ordination

Greg Snyder attends The Social Engagment and Liberation Conference in Nagpur, India

BZC’s Senior Teacher Greg Snyder travelled to India this month for a gathering of the International Greg Snyder attends The Social Engagment and Liberation Conference in Nagpur, India

Membership drive runs through October 1!

Brooklyn Zen Center is approaching the final week of our 2016 membership drive! This year’s Membership drive runs through October 1!

Regular Schedule Resumed; Fall Practice Period starts Sept 28th (DATE CHANGED)

Our full regular meditation schedule resumed on Tuesday, September 6 with morning zazen starting at 7am. Regular Schedule Resumed; Fall Practice Period starts Sept 28th (DATE CHANGED)

Summer Interim Schedule Starts July 25

Our summer interim schedule will go into effect on Monday, July 25th and run through Summer Interim Schedule Starts July 25

The Beginner’s Mind Experience

All new members of Brooklyn Zen Center are now eligible to take part in a The Beginner’s Mind Experience

BZC to Close for Ceremony, July 8-18

Brooklyn Zen Center will be closed for a special dharma transmission ceremony from Friday, July BZC to Close for Ceremony, July 8-18

Dharma Talk With Teah Strozer, June 18

Please join us on Saturday, June 18th, at 11am for a dharma talk with our Dharma Talk With Teah Strozer, June 18

Radical Dharma Book Launch on June 19th

On Sunday, June 19th, at 5pm, Brooklyn Zen Center will be hosting the book launch Radical Dharma Book Launch on June 19th

BZC Marching in Brooklyn Pride Parade, June 11

Brooklyn Zen Center will be marching in the Brooklyn Pride Parade on Saturday, June 11 BZC Marching in Brooklyn Pride Parade, June 11

Upcoming on Wednesday Evenings

As part of our ongoing rotation of dharma offerings on Wednesday evenings at Brooklyn Zen Upcoming on Wednesday Evenings

Upcoming for Beginners

There is a Zen saying, “Not knowing is most intimate,” and in this spirit we Upcoming for Beginners

Stillsound: Mariel Berger on May 14

On Saturday, May 14 at 7pm, we will be hosting the second concert in our Stillsound series! Join Stillsound: Mariel Berger on May 14

AYP Retreat: Free to Be Me, Apr 29-30

FREE TO BE ME: A Youth Meditation and Mindfulness Retreat, April 29-30, 2016 “Mindfulness has AYP Retreat: Free to Be Me, Apr 29-30

Friday Night Zen with Drepung Loseling

This Friday, April 8th, Friday Night Zen will be meeting offsite for a performance by Friday Night Zen with Drepung Loseling

Tenshin Reb Anderson’s Retreat

Here is a message from our teacher Greg Snyder: Join us in welcoming Senior Dharma Tenshin Reb Anderson’s Retreat

Registration extended for Vedanta Study Retreat (April 1-3)

Registration is extended to midnight, March 29th, for our 3-day Vedanta Study Retreat with visiting teacher Registration extended for Vedanta Study Retreat (April 1-3)

Spring Practice Period begins Wednesday, March 16

zafu cushions in the zendo

The spring practice period will begin on Wednesday, March 16th. Please come for our evening Spring Practice Period begins Wednesday, March 16

This week at BZC

Hello Brooklyn Bodhisattvas, This week at BZC we have a few things happening (and not This week at BZC

New scholarship policy

Below is BZC’s new scholarship policy. Please read! Scholarship Policy no one turned away from New scholarship policy

Work Afternoon on Feb. 28

Work practice is just as important as dharma talks. Please come and support Brooklyn Zen Center Work Afternoon on Feb. 28

Upcoming Events and Website Reorganization

Dear bodhisattvas, I hope you enjoyed the snow! Here is a little update on a Upcoming Events and Website Reorganization

Kitchen Practice Notice

The BZC kitchen is on break for the beginning of 2016. The next Wednesday kitchen practice Kitchen Practice Notice

BZC Closed 1-24

The Sunday half-day sit on January 24th is CANCELED due to bad weather.

BZC begins regular schedule Wednesday, Jan 20

Brooklyn Zen Center returns from winter break this Wednesday, January 20th at 9am with zazen, BZC begins regular schedule Wednesday, Jan 20

Wednesday early-morning zazen discontinued

The early morning period of zazen on Wednesdays is discontinued. The doors will open at 8:45am, Wednesday early-morning zazen discontinued

BZC is now closed through January 15th (except for New Year’s and Sound Bath) for Winter Interim

BZC will be closed from 20 December 2015 through 15 January 2016, although there will be BZC is now closed through January 15th (except for New Year’s and Sound Bath) for Winter Interim

a message from teah about rohatsu sesshin

Rohatsu Sesshin is now available for registration! This is our main community sitting event, and a message from teah about rohatsu sesshin

BZC closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 25th (evening) to 29th

Brooklyn Zen Center will be closed from midday on Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, November BZC closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 25th (evening) to 29th

Annual Membership Drive!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE kicks off today Our annual membership drive kicks off November 14th  and Annual Membership Drive!

No second Saturday schedule this November 14th.

Because of Rev. angel Kyodo williams’ talk on November 14th there will be no second No second Saturday schedule this November 14th.

Dharmapunx NYC: Against the Stream starts at BZC this Sunday

This Sunday, November 1st, Dharmapunx NYC: Against the Stream starts this Sunday at 6pm at BZC. Dharmapunx NYC: Against the Stream starts at BZC this Sunday

Join our Kitchen Practice Orientation, Oct. 24th

Please join our orientation to Zen kitchen practice on October 24th at 12:15pm. Please see Join our Kitchen Practice Orientation, Oct. 24th

No public program 10/17

There will be no public program on Saturday 10/17 due to a one-day sit. Please No public program 10/17

Check out our Fall events!

Hello! Please check out and consider taking our: Fall classes, Introduction to Zen Buddhism (with Check out our Fall events!

No morning programs this Friday-Saturday 9/18-9/19

Due to the weekend retreat, there will be no public programs this Friday and Saturday, No morning programs this Friday-Saturday 9/18-9/19

The Fall 2015 Practice Period

Dear Sangha, After our summer break, I am very much looking forward to returning to The Fall 2015 Practice Period

Shakuhachi benefit performance on September 26th

Please check out the upcoming Shakuhachi Benefit Performance for BZC with James Nyoraku Schlefer on Sept. Shakuhachi benefit performance on September 26th

BZC Resumes September 12th

Brooklyn Zen Center’s regular schedule will resume September 12th with the Second Saturday program.  

Meditation and dharma talk are open to the public on July 18th

zafu cushions in the zendo

Even though there is a one-day meditation retreat this Saturday, the morning meditation period at 10:20am and the Meditation and dharma talk are open to the public on July 18th

BZC closed Friday June 26th and Saturday July 4th

zafu cushions in the zendo

Brooklyn Zen Center will be closed Friday June 26th and also Saturday July 4th. Furthermore, BZC closed Friday June 26th and Saturday July 4th

Music Improv Night, June 13th

Music Improv Night, June 13th, 7-9pm at Brooklyn Zen Center Cost: Free, with donation suggested. Music Improv Night, June 13th

No Saturday program on May 16th due to Sit-a-Thon

Brooklyn Zen Center’s Sit-a-Thon is this Saturday, May 16th, and so there will be no No Saturday program on May 16th due to Sit-a-Thon

Watch this video about the Sit-A-Thon on May 16th!

Click here to support the Brooklyn Sit-A-Thon! Brooklyn Zen Center Promo from Eighthinch Pictures on Watch this video about the Sit-A-Thon on May 16th!

New Talk Available

Frank Ostaseski’s talk on Being a Compassionate Companion from March 19, 2015 is posted online. New Talk Available

Support the Brooklyn Sit-A-Thon on May 16th!

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Sit for $15: A Meditation Occupation, April 15th

Please join us as we Sit for $15! On April 15th 2015, low-wage workers in over Sit for $15: A Meditation Occupation, April 15th

Check out Teah’s online class!

Life Hurts: Responding with RAIN Tricycle online retreat led by Teah Strozer, BZC Guiding Teacher Check out Teah’s online class!

Sangha Work Day on March 29th

Join us for a Sangha Work Day on March 29th, 2015 from 1pm-5pm. We’ll be Sangha Work Day on March 29th

Register for our Introduction to Meditation class!

On March 5th, BZC is offering our six-week introduction to meditation class. Check it out Register for our Introduction to Meditation class!

Yoga on Wednesdays

Yoko Ohashi is offering a yoga class on Wednesday mornings, after zazen periods, from 9:45-11am. Payment Yoga on Wednesdays

Family Practice Saturday begins Feb. 7th

As members of Brooklyn Zen Center’s Family Practice Committee, we are excited to let you Family Practice Saturday begins Feb. 7th

Heart Sutra Class Postponed

Due to the coming blizzard, BZC will be closed Tuesday, January 27th, and the Heart Heart Sutra Class Postponed

Regular Schedule Resumes This Week

The regular weekly meditation schedule at BZC will resume this Wednesday, January 21st with morning zazen Regular Schedule Resumes This Week

BZC in Shambhala Sun

Check out Shambhala Sun’s article on Brooklyn Zen Center in the January 2015 Issue.

Winter Interim Schedule

Please note that our regular weekday meditation schedule will be suspended during the winter interim Winter Interim Schedule

Our 108 x 108 Campaign

The mission of Brooklyn Zen Center is to cultivate an open community based on Buddha’s Our 108 x 108 Campaign

Regular Schedule Suspended This Week

Please note that our regular meditation schedule, including our Saturday program, will not be taking place Regular Schedule Suspended This Week

New Dharma Talks Added Online

Just a heads up that two new dharma talks from earlier this month have been New Dharma Talks Added Online

BZC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Brooklyn Zen Center will be closed starting Wednesday evening, November 26 through Sunday, November 30th for BZC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Dharma Talk With Teah This Saturday

Please join us this Saturday for our regular Saturday program. Head teacher Teah Strozer will Dharma Talk With Teah This Saturday

Second Saturday: November 8th

On the second Saturday of each month, Brooklyn Zen Center’s schedule is designed for those Second Saturday: November 8th

Dharma Talk With Greg Snyder Tomorrow

Please join us for our regular Saturday schedule tomorrow morning. As part of the program, Dharma Talk With Greg Snyder Tomorrow

Sangha Night Discussion Tomorrow: Giving

Please join us this Wednesday evening for our weekly sangha night program. All are welcome. Sangha Night Discussion Tomorrow: Giving

Sangha Night Schedule

Every Wednesday evening at 8pm our community comes together to discuss our practice and other Sangha Night Schedule

Practice Zen in the Kitchen!

If you are interested in bringing the mind of meditation to cooking, you are very Practice Zen in the Kitchen!

Regular Saturday Program Today

Please join us today for our regular Saturday program. Meditation instruction starts at 9am, followed Regular Saturday Program Today

Dharma Talk With Grace Schireson Tonight

Please join us tonight for a special dharma talk with Grace Schireson at 8pm. The Dharma Talk With Grace Schireson Tonight

The Practice of Wholehearted Activity

From Zen’s inception in China, wholehearted presence in activity has always been considered integral to our practice. The Practice of Wholehearted Activity

Regular Schedule Resumes This Week

The regular weekly meditation schedule at BZC will resume this Wednesday, September 3rd with morning Regular Schedule Resumes This Week

Fall Classes at BZC

The Dharma is one of the three treasures of the Buddha way. At Brooklyn Zen Fall Classes at BZC

Fall Practice Period

A practice period is one of the main offerings necessary for deepening the practice of a Fall Practice Period

Limited August Schedule

Please note that Brooklyn Zen Center will be operating on a limited schedule from August Limited August Schedule

Reb Anderson Talks Added Online

Just a heads up that the talks from Reb Anderson’s 5-day retreat last month have Reb Anderson Talks Added Online

Closed for the 4th of July

Please note that Brooklyn Zen Center will be closed this Friday for the 4th of Closed for the 4th of July

Spring Retreat Snapshot

two people facing wall, seated in zazen

At Brooklyn Zen Center we do our best to offer monthly opportunities for longer sitting Spring Retreat Snapshot

Kikuko Morimoto: This Is Not Water

March 8 – June 30, 2014 /Opening: March 8th 6-8 PM No Eyes Viewing Wall Kikuko Morimoto: This Is Not Water

New Year’s Eve at BZC

Please join us on Tuesday evening, December 31st for our 7th annual New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve at BZC

Winter Interim Schedule

Please note that our regular weekday meditation schedule will be suspended during the winter interim Winter Interim Schedule

Membership Drive Update

Dear sangha, We are so grateful and happy to report that 81 new and returning Membership Drive Update

Holiday Schedule

Please note that Brooklyn Zen Center will be closed to the public during our Rohatsu Holiday Schedule

Fall Practice Period Public Talks

As part of the fall practice period at Brooklyn Zen Center, head student Laura O’Loughlin Fall Practice Period Public Talks