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.
We are excited to announce that Brooklyn Zen Center is seeking a new BMT Administrator!
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.
Thanks to the TIDEL (Technology, Innovation, & Digital Engagement Lab) Fellowship, BZC is receiving valuable technology upgrades to enhance our hybrid experiences.
The inaugural offering has garnered enthusiastic participation, showcasing the potential of online programs.
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.
Host Rev. Dana Takagi talks with BZC’s own Administrative Director, Ryan Lee Wong, about Zen Practice as Community Building.
Camille Shigetsu Goodison, Brooklyn Zen Center long time member, has written a moving and powerful article published in Tricycle.
In our fall 2024 Ango, or Practice Period intensive, we will focus on the relationship between Zen Practice and ways of healing.