Ordinary Mind Zendo New York

08/11/2026

Garrison Sesshin 2026

08/10/2026

https://substack.com//note/p-210520471?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=7lku0d

Barry Magid, August 7th 2026

08/10/2026

**Announcements & Upcoming Events**

**Barry’s Latest Talk**
At Saturday’s Garrison Sesshin, Barry discussed different approaches to practice.

You can listen to the raw audio of the talk: https://us.list-manage.com/US7BbnnRct9?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5

**Sunday Zazen**
A new unstructured sitting period is now available on Zoom on Sundays from 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET.

There will be no jikido and no bells. You may join at any point during the period, sit for as long as you like, and leave silently whenever you wish.

**August Recess**
There will be no formal Saturday program for the rest of August, through Labor Day weekend.

Those who would like to sit three periods on Saturdays in August or over Labor Day weekend may still do so, provided volunteers are available to serve as jikido. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Gayle at [email protected]

Weekday morning and evening sittings will continue on OMZ Zoom as usual, although jikido coverage may occasionally be limited as people take vacations.

**Dharma Discussion Group**
Dharma Discussion continues Wednesday, August 12, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET on OMZ’s Zoom.

Please read pages 69–90 in Kyogen Carlson’s book *You Are Still Here*.

Feel free to email Ajit at [email protected] if you have questions or comments.

**Sitting Schedule on Zoom**
All times listed are ET.

**Monday through Friday**
Early Morning Sitting: 6:00–6:30 AM
Morning Sitting: 8:00–9:00 AM
Evening Sitting: 6:00–7:00 PM

**Saturday Program on Zoom**
Sitting and Talk: 10:00–11:30 AM
Discussion Group: 11:35 AM–12:30 PM

**Scheduling Dokusan with Barry**
If you would like to meet with Barry for dokusan, please email him [email protected]

**New: Invitation to Share Photos of Your Home Zendos**
Shamelessly stealing an idea from Karen’s group in Finland, we are collecting photos of the sangha’s home meditation places.

If you would like to contribute, please send a photo to [email protected] The photos will be used for a collage to be published later in the newsletter.

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**Further Down the Road**

**Creative Writing Group**
Do you fancy yourself a writer? Do you aspire to be one in between all your other activities and obligations? Or are you simply curious about writing?

Please join our newly forming Creative Writing Group. The first meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 23, using the OMZ Zoom link.

To learn more, please email Hope at [email protected]

**Upcoming Monthly Sesshins**
Dates for the next few monthly all-day sits, in person at Zen Studies: https://us.list-manage.com/hW9f43xU_sQ?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5 and online, are as follows:

September 12 Sesshin — online only
October 3 Sesshin
November 7 Sesshin
December 5 Sesshin

All dates and other relevant information for monthly all-day sits can be found: https://us.list-manage.com/SzCxxGhHiPN?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5

**Interreligious Conversation Series Archives**
If you would like to listen to talks by Brad Warner, Norman Fischer, Stephen Batchelor, and many more, you can access the archives here: https://us.list-manage.com/_T3G06DuOKY?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5

08/02/2026

https://substack.com//note/p-207583755?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=7lku0d

Barry Magid, May 6th 2023

08/02/2026

**Announcements & Upcoming Events**

**Barry’s Latest Talk**
Yesterday, Barry talked about OMZ’s practice of tangaryo and its relationship to the jukai ceremony.

You can listen to the raw audio of the talk: https://us.list-manage.com/10EGqMR03BE?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5

**Zoom Access During Garrison Sesshin**
The OMZ Zoom link: https://us.list-manage.com/Hv421GJFV8O?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5 will be available for most of the sesshin for those who would like to join us remotely.

The Garrison schedule, which is always subject to change, can be found: https://us.list-manage.com/1SuIQEeNcGn?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5

Weekday morning and evening sittings will continue uninterrupted on the regular OMZ Zoom link.

**Sunday Zazen**
A new unstructured sitting period will be available on Zoom on Sundays from 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET, beginning Sunday, August 9.

There will be no jikido and no bells. You may join at any point during the period, sit for as long as you like, and leave silently whenever you wish.

**August Recess**
There will be no formal Saturday program for the remainder of August after Garrison Sesshin, through Labor Day weekend.

Those who would like to sit three periods on Saturdays in August or over Labor Day weekend may still do so, provided volunteers are available to serve as jikido. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Gayle at [email protected].

Weekday morning and evening sittings will continue on OMZ Zoom as usual, although jikido coverage may occasionally be limited as people take vacations.

**Dharma Discussion Group**
There will be no Dharma Discussion on Wednesday, August 5.

Dharma Discussion will resume Wednesday, August 12, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET on OMZ’s Zoom.

Please read pages 69–90 in Kyogen Carlson’s book *You Are Still Here*.

Feel free to email Ajit at [email protected] if you have questions or comments.

**Sitting Schedule on Zoom**
All times listed are ET.

**Monday through Friday**
Early Morning Sitting: 6:00–6:30 AM
Morning Sitting: 8:00–9:00 AM
Evening Sitting: 6:00–7:00 PM

**Saturday Program on Zoom**
Sitting and Talk: 10:00–11:30 AM
Discussion Group: 11:35 AM–12:30 PM

**Scheduling Dokusan with Barry**
If you would like to meet with Barry for dokusan, please email him at [email protected].

**New: Invitation to Share Photos of Your Home Zendos**
Shamelessly stealing an idea from Karen’s group in Finland, we are collecting photos of the sangha’s home meditation places.

If you would like to contribute, please send a photo to [email protected]. The photos will be used for a collage to be published later in the newsletter.

---

**Further Down the Road**

**Creative Writing Group**
Do you fancy yourself a writer? Do you aspire to be one in between all your other activities and obligations? Or are you simply curious about writing?

Please join our newly forming Creative Writing Group. The first meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 16, using the OMZ Zoom link.

To learn more, please email Hope at [email protected].

**Upcoming Monthly Sesshins**
Dates for the next few monthly all-day sits, in person at Zen Studies: https://us.list-manage.com/15PLkcVJ5LL?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5 and online, are as follows:

September 12 Sesshin — online only
October 3 Sesshin
November 7 Sesshin
December 5 Sesshin

All dates and other relevant information for monthly all-day sits can be found: https://us.list-manage.com/Zjn16ZhwqRx?e

07/26/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/ordinarymindzendo/p/our-self-does-not-precede-relation?r=7lku0d&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer

Barry Magid, July 25th 2026

07/26/2026

**Announcements & Upcoming Events**

**Barry’s Latest Talk**
Yesterday, Barry looked at an interview with Zadie Smith to examine different notions of identity and no-self.

You can listen to the raw audio of the talk here: https://us.list-manage.com/UEWNFfpnfZe?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5

**This Saturday’s Discussion Group**
There is no reading for this coming Saturday, August 1, but we will have our regular Saturday program, with a dharma talk by Barry followed by the discussion group.

See you there!

**Dharma Discussion Group**
Dharma Discussion continues Wednesday, July 29, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET on OMZ’s Zoom.

Please read pages 69–90 in Kyogen Carlson’s book *You Are Still Here*.

Feel free to email Ajit at [email protected] if you have questions or comments.

**Garrison Sesshin**
If you are attending Garrison Sesshin, you should have already received two emails from us over the past few days. If you have not received them, please contact Gayle at [email protected].

Please let us know about any dietary restrictions and complete the travel-plans spreadsheet as soon as possible.

**Please note:** The OMZ Zoom link will be available for most of the sesshin for those who would like to join us remotely.

**August Recess**
There will be no formal Saturday program for the rest of August after Garrison Sesshin, through Labor Day weekend.

Those who would like to sit three periods on Saturdays in August or over Labor Day weekend may still do so, provided volunteers are available to serve as jikido. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Gayle at [email protected].

Weekday morning and evening sittings will continue on OMZ Zoom as usual, although jikido coverage may occasionally be limited as people take vacations.

**Sitting Schedule on Zoom**
All times listed are ET.

**Monday through Friday**
Early Morning Sitting: 6:00–6:30 AM
Morning Sitting: 8:00–9:00 AM
Evening Sitting: 6:00–7:00 PM

**Saturday Program on Zoom**
Sitting and Talk: 10:00–11:30 AM
Discussion Group: 11:35 AM–12:30 PM

**Scheduling Dokusan with Barry**
If you would like to meet with Barry for dokusan, please email him at [email protected].

**New: Invitation to Share Photos of Your Home Zendos**
Shamelessly stealing an idea from Karen’s group in Finland, we are collecting photos of the sangha’s home meditation places.

If you would like to contribute, please send a photo to [email protected]. The photos will be used for a collage to be published later in the newsletter.

---

**Further Down the Road**

**Creative Writing Group**
Do you fancy yourself a writer? Do you aspire to be one in between all your other activities and obligations? Or are you simply curious about writing?

Please join our newly forming Creative Writing Group. The first meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 16, using the OMZ Zoom link.

To learn more, please email Hope at [email protected].

**Upcoming Monthly Sesshins**
Dates for the next few monthly all-day sits, in person at Zen Studies: https://us.list-manage.com/OWQny3uWACI?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5 and online, are as follows:

September 12 Sesshin — online only
October 3 Sesshin
November 7 Sesshin
December 5 Sesshin

All dates and other relevant information for monthly all-day sits can be found here: https://us.list-manage.com/7IdNPQlKVgo?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5

**Interreligious Conversation Series Archives**
If you would like to listen to talks by Brad Warner, Norman Fischer, Stephen Batchelor, and many more, you can access the archives here: https://us.list-manage.com/FO2WsYqDKYv?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5

07/19/2026

**Announcements & Upcoming Events**

**Barry’s Latest Talk**
Yesterday, Barry juxtaposed direct experience in our practice with the role of tradition, culture, and community.

You can listen to the raw audio of the talk here: https://us.list-manage.com/1A7s0XxhVxF?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5.

**This Saturday’s Discussion Group**
The reading for this coming Saturday, July 25, will be sent out later this week. Stay tuned!

**Dharma Discussion Group**
Dharma Discussion continues Wednesday, July 22, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET on OMZ’s Zoom.

Please read pages 45–68 in Kyogen Carlson’s book *You Are Still Here*.

Feel free to email Ajit at [email protected] if you have questions or comments.

**Practicing with Current Events Group**
The group will take a break for August and resume on September 18.

Please direct questions or concerns to Risa at [email protected].

**Sitting Schedule on Zoom**
All times listed are ET.

**Monday through Friday**
Early Morning Sitting: 6:00–6:30 AM
Morning Sitting: 8:00–9:00 AM
Evening Sitting: 6:00–7:00 PM

**Saturday Program on Zoom**
Sitting and Talk: 10:00–11:30 AM
Discussion Group: 11:35 AM–12:30 PM

**Scheduling Dokusan with Barry**
If you would like to meet with Barry for dokusan, please email him at [email protected].

**New: Invitation to Share Photos of Your Home Zendos**
Shamelessly stealing an idea from Karen’s group in Finland, we are collecting photos of the sangha’s home meditation places.

If you would like to contribute, please send a photo to [email protected]. The photos will be used for a collage to be published later in the newsletter.

---

**Further Down the Road**

**Creative Writing Group**
Do you fancy yourself a writer? Do you aspire to be one in between all your other activities and obligations? Or are you simply curious about writing?

Please join our newly forming Creative Writing Group. The first meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 16, using the OMZ Zoom link.

To learn more, please email Hope at [email protected].

**Upcoming Monthly Sesshins**
Dates for the next few monthly all-day sits, in person at Zen Studies: https://us.list-manage.com/kj5Xf14fEYt?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5 and online, are as follows:

September 12 Sesshin — online only
October 3 Sesshin
November 7 Sesshin
December 5 Sesshin

All dates and other relevant information for monthly all-day sits can be found here: https://us.list-manage.com/XLVFzY8xiuC?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5.

**Interreligious Conversation Series Archives**
If you would like to listen to talks by Brad Warner, Norman Fischer, Stephen Batchelor, and many more, [you can access the archives here: https://us.list-manage.com/LyWGRkDmQh3?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5.

07/12/2026

**Announcements & Upcoming Events**

**Last Call to Register for Garrison Sesshin, August 6th–9th**
The event description and registration form can be found: https://us.list-manage.com/H1QRt7LmcuI?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5.

Please note that scholarship funds are available to subsidize or fully cover the cost of this retreat for anyone who would otherwise be unable to attend.

If you are interested in scholarship funding, please reach out to Svetlin at [email protected].

Registration for Garrison closes this Wednesday, July 15.

**Barry’s Latest Talk**
Yesterday, Barry asked: What is the Buddha that we are trying to become?

You can listen to the raw audio of the talk: https://us.list-manage.com/rRfrL5NdFxd?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5.

**This Saturday’s Discussion Group**
This coming Saturday, July 18, our reading will be the next talk from Chapter 1 of Barry’s forthcoming book.

The talk can be found https://us.list-manage.com/RaMsF2qVc7k?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5.

**Dharma Discussion Group**
Dharma Discussion continues Wednesday, July 8, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET on OMZ’s Zoom.

Please read pages 45–68 in Kyogen Carlson’s book *You Are Still Here*.

Feel free to email Ajit at [email protected] if you have questions or comments.

**Practicing with Current Events Group**
Our first meeting will be this Friday, July 17, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET. We have kindly been granted permission to use [OMZ’s Zoom link]https://us.list-manage.com/UUuvgoBvNqE?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5.

We’ll begin and conclude with a few minutes of sitting. Please consider sharing what prompted you to join and how you would like the group to evolve.

Barry’s essay, “Dostoevsky’s Devils” https://us.list-manage.com/1FwtirlktNi?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5, may serve as a springboard for our conversation.

We’ll break for August and resume on September 18.

Please direct questions or concerns to Risa at [email protected].

**Sitting Schedule on Zoom**
All times listed are ET.

**Monday through Friday**
Early Morning Sitting: 6:00–6:30 AM
Morning Sitting: 8:00–9:00 AM
Evening Sitting: 6:00–7:00 PM

**Saturday Program on Zoom**
Sitting and Talk: 10:00–11:30 AM
Discussion Group: 11:35 AM–12:30 PM

**Scheduling Dokusan with Barry**
If you would like to meet with Barry for dokusan, please email him at [email protected].

**New: Invitation to Share Photos of Your Home Zendos**
Shamelessly stealing an idea from Karen’s group in Finland, we are collecting photos of the sangha’s home meditation places.

If you would like to contribute, please send a photo to [email protected]. The photos will be used for a collage to be published later in the newsletter.

---

**Further Down the Road**

**Upcoming Monthly Sesshins**
Dates for the next few monthly all-day sits, in person at Zen Studies https://us.list-manage.com/R1yhGyV3v_b?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5 and online, are as follows:

September 12 Sesshin — online only
October 3 Sesshin
November 7 Sesshin
December 5 Sesshin

All dates and other relevant information for monthly all-day sits can be found: https://us.list-manage.com/JHGnbK0PPk1?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5.

**Interreligious Conversation Series Archives**
If you would like to listen to talks by Brad Warner, Norman Fischer, Stephen Batchelor, and many more, [you can access the archives: https://us.list-manage.com/9iWpUItYxfB?e=21993b8959&c2id=35721f1a4e513538d7111fbe5d54d3a5.

07/12/2026

https://substack.com//note/p-206635832?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=7lku0d

Barry Magid, July 11th 2026