Zen Studies Society

Three delicious vegetarian meals a day included in the fee.

A practice of meditation while walking, focusing on breathing and movement.

A practice included in the monastic schedule.

Daily practice of zazen (sitting posture and breathing) in the monastic environment.

A form of seated meditation that emphasizes mindful observation and breathing.

Various educational offerings available online related to Zen practice.

Programs featuring visiting teachers who lead yoga, reiki, shiatsu and other movement and wellness workshops.

A traditional Zen practice emphasizing quieting distractions and cultivating inner stillness for deeper meditation and awareness. Includes zazen, chan...

Programs featuring visiting teachers who lead yoga, reiki, shiatsu and other movement and wellness workshops.

One-on-one spiritual guidance sessions.

Opportunities to immerse in Zen practice for one or more days to deepen zazen experience.

An intensive meditation retreat that includes an opening ceremony and multiple zazen periods over a weekend.

A class that combines slow, gentle movements and breathing exercises to promote relaxation and balance.

A class held on Tuesday evenings from 7 pm until 9 pm, which includes stretching and movement practices.

Formal teachings centered around Zen practice.

Led by Chigan Roshi, this ceremony will witness and honor the commitments of this year's Jukai students, who will vow to uphold the Zen precepts for l...

A traditional three-month training period held each spring and fall for deepening practice.

Formal Zen teaching delivered as part of the weekend sesshin.

Participants partake in traditional meals prepared in a mindful setting.

A weekend immersion in Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice at a traditional Japanese-style monastery in the Catskill Mountains. Participants will engage in m...

Participants can attend workshops focused on holistic health.

Programs featuring visiting teachers who lead yoga, reiki, shiatsu and other movement and wellness workshops.

Private meeting with a Zen teacher for personal guidance, part of weekend sesshins.

Led by Chigan Roshi, we come together during Harvest Sesshin amid the austere beauty of November on Dai Bosatsu Mountain.

Join us for a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice at our monastery deep in the Catskill Mountains. Led by teachers ...

A beginner-friendly event focused intensively on the essentials of Zen Buddhist practice, including zazen (seated meditation with attention to posture...

Introductory workshops for those wishing to learn Rinzai Zen Buddhist practices.

Established Zen students may stay overnight at the monastery and join in our practice schedule.

Intensive focus on zazen (seated meditation), chanting, and samu (work practice) in the Catskill Mountains.

Week-long intensive silent Zen retreats held six times a year.

Morning and evening meditative practice available Monday through Thursday, promoting a quiet atmosphere.