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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.

09/02/2026

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, Sept. 9th, 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

08/30/2026

Join us at the Zen Center of Syracuse for a four-part Mindful Leadership Workshop Series facilitated by Hilary McManus. Sessions are $35 each and may be taken individually.

08/26/2026

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, Sept. 2nd, 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

08/19/2026

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, August 26th, 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

08/12/2026

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, August 19th, 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

08/05/2026

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, August 12th, 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

07/29/2026

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, August 5th, 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

07/22/2026

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, July 29th, 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

07/01/2026

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, July 8th, 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

06/17/2026

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 24th, 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

Website

https://www.zencenterofsyracuse.org/first-time-visit

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