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Events

Sun, Apr 20, 2025 - 9:00am - 11:30am
At 9 a.m., we will have special Mandala Day chanting, as we do on the third Sunday of every month, followed by two periods of zazen and temple caretaking. At 12:30 p.m. we’ll gather in the Forman...
Thu, Apr 24, 2025 - 7:00pm - Sun, Apr 27, 2025 - 5:00pm
Join us this April for Spring Sesshin. Led by Shinge Roshi, Spring Sesshin will be offered both in person and online, Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m. to Sunday, April 27, 5 p.m. See below to choose in-...
Sun, May 4, 2025 - 9:00am - 11:30am
Dharma Transmission will be given to Jika Lauren Melnikow on May 4. A letter from Roshi: Dear Sangha, We are at a powerful moment in the history of the Zen Center of Syracuse HoenJi. Since my...

Ongoing programs

Dai Bosatsu Mandala Day Third Sunday of the month, 9 a.m. ET
Online Yoga Sundays 1-2:30 pm
Residential Training at Hoen-ji Resident program; On-going
Dharma Study: In Person and Online Third Sunday of the month from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Online Introduction to Zen Meditation Every Wednesday at 7pm
Online Engaged Buddhism Discussion and study groups

Sesshin

Sesshin, the traditional intensive meditation retreat, is offered four times a year at Zen Center of Syracuse Hoen-ji and six times a year at Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji. During sesshin, frequent dokusan and daily teachings are offered, in addition to a rigorous schedule of sitting, chanting, work practice, and formal meals. Please click here for more information on attending sesshin at the Zen Center of Syracuse.

2025

HoenJi Spring Sesshin Apr 24 to Apr 27, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom
HoenJi Summer Sesshin Jul 17 to Jul 20, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom
HoenJi Anniversary Sesshin Oct 16 to Oct 19, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom