Special Offering

New Year’s Eve Sit

December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026

Location
Boundless Mind Temple
326 Clinton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
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Description

Our annual New Year’s Eve sit returns to Boundless Mind Temple, our Brooklyn location. This is a meaningful alternative to traditional New Year’s celebrations—no crowds, no alcohol, just presence, community, and intentional ritual to welcome the new year. All experience levels welcome — no meditation experience necessary

Schedule (updated 12/28)

08:45 PM — Doors open / set up
09:00 PM — Soji (temple cleaning)
09:20 PM — Zazen (seated meditation)
09:50 PM — Kinhin (walking meditation)
10:00 PM — Fire Buddha Ritual / Burning Hindrances
10:30 PM — Tea/ Warm Cider / Snacks
11:00 PM — Zazen
11:25 PM — Kinhin
11:35 PM — Zazen with 108 bells
12:05 AM — Closing

Meditation cushions are provided. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for sitting meditation. No special equipment or experience needed.

Registration

Please note that registration is required for this event — no walk-ins will be allowed.

Registration deadline — December 31
Financial assistance deadline — December 24

Fee (sliding scale) — $25–$80

  • See our Equitable Pricing Model here to determine your rate.
  • No one will be turned away due to financial constraints. If you’re unable to pay at the lowest rate, please use this form to apply for an exemption by the financial assistance deadline.

Questions? If you have any questions or concerns about registration, please contact us at info@brooklynzen.org.

 


Location Details

Boundless Mind Temple is located in the Parish House of Christ Church Cobble Hill, next to 326 Clinton Street. Enter the driveway on Clinton, go past the scaffolding, and through the double doors.

 


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Donations

BZC relies on donations to sustain its spaces, teachers, and staff. Learn more about supporting us here.

 


COVID Protocol

We ask that all participants be fully vaccinated and boosted. Masks are optional. Please see the BZC Covid Protocol for more information.

 


Fee
$25 — $80
Questions?
info@brooklynzen.org

Please see our cancellation policies here. To request a refund, please email info@brooklynzen.org.

There are two flights of stairs leading to the center, located on the second floor. The closest subway stop is the F/G at Bergen Street. This historical building is not wheelchair accessible. Chairs, benches, and extra support cushions are available. If you have any additional questions about accessibility, please contact us at info@brooklynzen.org.
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