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Events

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 - 7:00pm - Sun, Oct 20, 2024 - 5:00pm
This Anniversary/Jukai Sesshin commemorates the founding of the Zen Center of Syracuse HoenJi 52 years ago in a small room on the Syracuse University campus. After a series of temporary spaces, the...

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.

2024

HoenJi Anniversary/Jukai Sesshin (silent retreat) Oct 17 to Oct 20, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom