meditation

Zazen

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Occurrance: 
Daily

Two Day Mind Training Retreat with Achok Rinpoche

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All are welcome to Achok Rinpoche’s first retreat at the Zen Center of Syracuse.  Please join us for any part of the schedule.

  • Friday, November 30th 7-9pm
  • Saturday, December 1st 9am-5pm
  • Sunday, December 2nd 9am-12pm

Minimums donation: $25

For more information and to register, contact Myoko Jennifer Waters via e-mail at youarelight10@gmail.com or phone at (315) 247-8613.

Date: 
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 - 7:00pm - Sun, Dec 2, 2012 - 12:00pm

Registration for Conscious Stress Reduction Course

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Learn to reduce stress through meditation and mindfulness training, yoga and stretching, body awareness and visualization, and methods of integrating change into daily life. The training helps with daily stress of many types, high blood pressure, chronic pain, and major life-changing situations. Two additional individual sessions may be scheduled to set specific goals and respond to individual needs. Read more »

Date: 
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 - 12:00pm

Parinirvana Day

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We will be commemorating the Buddha's Parinirvana at Hoen-ji with a special ceremony on Thursday, February 16 at 6pm.

Date: 
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meditation for Change

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The Zen Center of Syracuse is participating in a worldwide meditation event called Meditation for Change. In honor of Veterans' Day we would like to invite you to come sit with us along the theme of Heal Yourself. Heal the Earth. Read more »

Date: 
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Zendo Procedure

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  • Arrive early. Allow time to make the transition to the dynamic stillness of the zendo.
  • Avoid wearing perfume, aftershave, or other fragrances.
  • Remove watches and noisy jewelry before entering the zendo.
  • Attire should be clean, dignified and restrained - no shorts, tank tops, distracting patterns and colors, or skin-tight clothing.
  • Student robes are preferred, and may be ordered through the center.
  • If you bring food to the Zen Center at any time, be sure it's vegetarian.
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New Tibetan Sitting on Monday Evenings!

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With the recent growth of our Tibetan sangha, we will offer an additional sitting each week.  Taking place on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, this period of meditation is in the Gelugpa tradition of our Tibetan sangha and will be led by senior students.

For a listing of our other meditation opportunities, please visit our sitting schedule.

Please contact us with any questions you might have!

"Meditate and Destroy" with Noah Levine

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Noah, the son of a well-known Buddhist teacher, rebelled against his upbringing and became an anger filled, drugged out punk rocker in his youth.  He was arrested several times for destruction of property, possession of illegal substances, and armed robbery.  Faced with possibility of doing serious jail time, Noah gave in and decided it was time to try meditation.  Read more »

Date: 
Tue, Nov 2, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sittings at Syracuse University

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The Zen Center of Syracuse and the Syracuse University Student Buddhist Association together offer meditation at Syracuse University. All sittings are held at Hendricks Chapel in the small chapel in the basement unless otherwise noted.  Each includes instruction and discussion, with half an hour of meditation.

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Occurrance: 
Three times weekly

Tibetan Service

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The format of the practice, which is centered on the Heart Sutra, was designed by the renowned Tibetan teacher Domo Geshe Rinpoche, and began in April, 1997. It was founded by Andy Hassinger, a student of Domo Geshe Rinpoche for 28 years. Newcomers are welcome; they should arrive at 9:45 a.m., for instruction.

Occurrance: 
Saturdays, 10am - 11am
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