Zazenkai (All Day Sitting) Information
Zazenkai are open to those practicing zazen on a regular basis. Feel free to call SMZ if you have any questions regarding this requirement.
The day consists of zazen/kin-hin, a formal chanting period, oryoki (formal meal in the zendo), and breaks. Two talks are given and daisan (one to one teaching ) is offered by both our teachers.
Zazenkai are open to those practicing zazen on a regular basis. Feel free to call SMZ if you have any questions regarding this requirement.
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Dates 2007-2008: |
| • September 15 • October 13 • December 8 (Extended Zazenkai): Commemoration of the Buddha's Enlightenment • January 12 • March 8 • May 10 |
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| The April zazenkai has been replaced with a weekend sesshin in the city at the zendo, for more information click here. |
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Schedule for Regular Zazenkai: Zendo opens at 8:15 AM. Zazen begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Zazenkai ends at 5:30 PM. |
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Schedule for Extended Zazenkai: Zendo opens at 7:15 AM. Zazen begins promptly at 8 AM. Zazenkai ends at 9 PM. |
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Suggested donation: $20 members, $35 non-members |
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Registration: Call Still Mind Zendo (212-414-3128), or sign up at the zendo. |
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What to bring: Please bring your own zafu or seiza bench if you can. Zabutons (mats) and chairs are provided as are a limited number of zafus and benches. Simple refreshments are provided. Bring your lunch on extended zazenkai days (dinner provided); lunch is provided for regular zazenkai. |