We’re excited to share a new essay by Victory Kaishin Matsui, Ancestral Heart Director at Brooklyn Zen Center, published in Tricycle.
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!
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.
See program suspensions during Rohatsu and holiday breaks here.
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.
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.