Zen Center Of Syracuse Hoen-ji

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Events

Sun, Dec 15, 2024 - 9:00am - 11:30am

Morning service will be followed by in-person dokusan with Shinge Roshi and then temple caretaking. Please bring a KN-95 mask for dokusan. Sunday morning service and zazen is offered at the Zen...

Mandala Day, Potluck Lunch, and Dharma Study

Sun, Dec 22, 2024 - 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...

Morning Service, Zazen, and Dokusan

Sun, Dec 29, 2024 - 9:00am - 11:30am

Morning service will be followed by in-person dokusan with Shinge Roshi and then temple caretaking. Please bring a KN-95 mask for dokusan. Sunday morning service and zazen is offered at the Zen...

New Year's Eve Celebration

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 - 8:30pm - Wed, Jan 1, 2025 - 12:00am

We will be celebrating New Year’s Eve Dec 31, from 8:30 p.m. to after midnight. Details will be coming!

A Message From Shinge Roshi

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 - 11:00pm

Dear Sangha Members and Dharma Friends, I’m writing this just after the results of Election Day. It’s a challenging time, and a reminder that our practice is crucial. No matter how turbulent the...

Holiday Closings (Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1)

Wed, Jan 1, 2025 - 11:59pm

The Zen Center of Syracuse will be closed on Dec 24 (no 6:30 p.m. sitting), Dec 25 and Jan 1.

Ongoing programs

Dai Bosatsu Mandala Day Third Sunday of the month, 9 a.m. ET

Online Yoga Sundays 1-2:30 pm

Sitting Schedule

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

Online Meditation Schedule Daily

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 Winter Sesshin Jan 16 to Jan 19, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom

Hoenji Spring Sesshin Apr 17 to Apr 20, 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

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