The Zen Studies Society, an American Rinzai Zen Community, is dedicated to realizing and actualizing true nature through the teachings and practice of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. Established in 1956, it supports the introduction of Zen to the West and offers deep insight and boundless compassion at its mountain monastery and city temple. The society provides an atmosphere of respect and harmony, welcoming individuals of all religious and cultural backgrounds to explore Zen practice.
Dai Bosatsu Zendo, opened in 1976, is a serene Rinzai Zen Buddhist monastery nestled in the Catskill Mountains Preserve. With 1,400 acres of forest and meadows, it offers a tranquil setting for traditional residential monastic training periods and retreats. Serious Zen students engage in introspective inquiry to deepen their understanding and realization, regardless of their background.
New York Zendo Shobo-ji, established in 1968, provides city dwellers in Manhattan with an oasis of stillness amidst urban life. It offers daily zazen, chanting services, and various events including all-day sits and weekend sesshin. The center allows the Sangha to practice, work, and celebrate together, encouraging participants to experience Zen practice seamlessly in their daily routines.
Generated from the website content