Zen Center of Syracuse

Zen Center of Syracuse The Zen Center provides a wide range of opportunities for the cultivation of mindfulness -- a profoun

The Zen Center provides a wide range of opportunities for the cultivation of mindfulness, including beginners' classes, daily meditation, dokusan (private interviews for students of Shinge Roshi), three, five and seven day sesshin (intensive retreats) four times a year, Dharma study meetings, ceremonies, and Tibetan Buddhist practice. The center also holds workshops and courses in Zen and the arts

with such guest artists as Kazuaki Tanahashi for brushwork and grand master Nyogetsu Ronnie Seldin for shakuhachi (bamboo flute); Dharma Kids gatherings; Buddhist studies; family celebrations such as weddings, baby welcomings, dedications, funerals, and memorial services; and special events and conferences. Courses such as Deep Presence and Conscious Stress Reduction are offered with the understanding that meditation contributes to wellness and confers lasting health benefits. The Zen Center's authentic approach blends well with other wellness methods, and is compatible with and respectful of the world's great religious traditions.

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom,sponsored by the ...
06/03/2026

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?
Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom,
sponsored by the Zen Center of Syracuse and the Zen Studies Society.

There are many difficult situations in our lives. Take some time out for yourself at our next Zoom class on Wednesday evening, June 10th, to breathe and just…be.
Join this Zen Center of Syracuse’s Introduction to Zen Meditation class, offered on Wednesday evenings (7-8:00 p.m. Eastern time) We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. The last period is devoted to questions, answers and comments, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Send registration to:
[email protected]
by the Sunday night preceding your chosen week’s Wednesday class, Including the class date.
Anyone who attends this introduction is then welcome to join us for any of our other practice events, both on Zoom or in person, all found on our website:
zencenterofsyracuse.org

Meeting details are as follows:
Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 867 6372 4174
Password: 545254

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom,sponsored by the ...
05/27/2026

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?
Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom,
sponsored by the Zen Center of Syracuse and the Zen Studies Society.

There are many difficult situations in our lives. Take some time out for yourself at our next Zoom class on Wednesday evening, June 3rd, to breathe and just…be.
Join this Zen Center of Syracuse’s Introduction to Zen Meditation class, offered on Wednesday evenings (7-8:00 p.m. Eastern time) We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. The last period is devoted to questions, answers and comments, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Send registration to:
[email protected]
by the Sunday night preceding your chosen week’s Wednesday class, Including the class date.
Anyone who attends this introduction is then welcome to join us for any of our other practice events, both on Zoom or in person, all found on our website:
zencenterofsyracuse.org

Meeting details are as follows:
Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 867 6372 4174
Password: 545254

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom!There are many di...
05/18/2026

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?
Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom!

There are many difficult situations in our lives. Take some time out for yourself at our next Zoom class on Wednesday evening, May 27th, to breathe and just…be.
Join this Zen Center of Syracuse’s Introduction to Zen Meditation class, offered on Wednesday evenings (7-8:00 p.m. Eastern time) We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. The last period is devoted to questions, answers and comments, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Send registration to:
[email protected]
by the Sunday night preceding your chosen week’s Wednesday class, Including the class date.
Anyone who attends this introduction is then welcome to join us for any of our other practice events, both on Zoom or in person, all found on our website:
zencenterofsyracuse.org

Meeting details are as follows:
Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 867 6372 4174
Password: 54525

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom!There are many di...
05/13/2026

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?
Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom!

There are many difficult situations in our lives. Take some time out for yourself at our next Zoom class on Wednesday evening, May 20th, to breathe and just…be.
Join this Zen Center of Syracuse’s Introduction to Zen Meditation class, offered on Wednesday evenings (7-8:00 p.m. Eastern time) We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. The last period is devoted to questions, answers and comments, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Send registration to:
[email protected]
by the Sunday night preceding your chosen week’s Wednesday class, Including the class date.
Anyone who attends this introduction is then welcome to join us for any of our other practice events, both on Zoom or in person, all found on our website:
zencenterofsyracuse.org

Meeting details are as follows:
Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 867 6372 4174
Password: 545254

05/13/2026

Teishos from Jika-shi and Shinge Roshi, as well as opening and closing remarks, from HoenJi's 2026 Spring Sesshin are now on the Zen Center of Syracuse website, as well as our YouTube Channel.

Website: zencenterofsyracuse.org
YouTube: youtube.com/

May true dharma continue

🙏

Spring bee collectingSwollen pollen bulging forth visits the dogwood
05/11/2026

Spring bee collecting
Swollen pollen bulging forth
visits the dogwood

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom!There are many di...
05/06/2026

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?
Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom!

There are many difficult situations in our lives. Take some time out for yourself at our next Zoom class on Wednesday evening, May 13th, to breathe and just…be.
Join this Zen Center of Syracuse’s Introduction to Zen Meditation class, offered on Wednesday evenings (7-8:00 p.m. Eastern time) We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. The last period is devoted to questions, answers and comments, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Send registration to:
[email protected]
by the Sunday night preceding your chosen week’s Wednesday class, Including the class date.
Anyone who attends this introduction is then welcome to join us for any of our other practice events, both on Zoom or in person, all found on our website:
zencenterofsyracuse.org

Meeting details are as follows:
Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 867 6372 4174
Password: 545254

2026 Spring Sesshin with HoenJi's beautiful Cherry Blossom tree
04/22/2026

2026 Spring Sesshin with HoenJi's beautiful Cherry Blossom tree

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom!There are many di...
04/16/2026

Looking for some peace & stress relief in these challenging times?
Here’s a single 1 hour class on Zoom!

There are many difficult situations in our lives. Take some time out for yourself at our next Zoom class on Wednesday evening, April 22, to breathe and just…be.
Join this Zen Center of Syracuse’s Introduction to Zen Meditation class, offered on Wednesday evenings (7-8:00 p.m. Eastern time) We begin with instruction on meditation posture and technique, followed by a brief period of guided meditation. The next period of meditation is self-led. The last period is devoted to questions, answers and comments, as well as discussion regarding the practice. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Send registration to:
[email protected]
by the Sunday night preceding your chosen week’s Wednesday class, Including the class date.
Anyone who attends this introduction is then welcome to join us for any of our other practice events, both on Zoom or in person, all found on our website:
zencenterofsyracuse.org

Meeting details are as follows:
Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 867 6372 4174
Password: 545254

Address

266 W Seneca Tpke
Syracuse, NY
13207

Telephone

+13154929773

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