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Events

Sun, Oct 13, 2024 - 11:30am - 5:30pm
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, join Onondaga community members, Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes management, We of Italian and Syracuse Heritage in CNY, and Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation/Syracuse Peace Council for...
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 - 7:00pm - Sun, Oct 20, 2024 - 5:00pm
This Anniversary/Jukai Sesshin commemorates the founding of the Zen Center of Syracuse HoenJi 52 years ago in a small room on the Syracuse University campus. After a series of temporary spaces, the...
Sun, Oct 27, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
At 1 p.m. Dharma Study will be led by Shinge Roshi in the Forman House and on Zoom. We are studying The Surangama Sutra, the new translation by The Buddhist Text Translation Society, 2009...

Ongoing programs

Dai Bosatsu Mandala Day Third Sunday of the month, 9 a.m. ET
Online Yoga Sundays 1-2:30 pm
Residential Training at Hoen-ji Resident program; On-going
Dharma Study: In Person and Online Third Sunday of the month from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Online Introduction to Zen Meditation Every Wednesday at 7pm
Online Engaged Buddhism Discussion and study groups

Sesshin

Sesshin, the traditional intensive meditation retreat, is offered four times a year at Zen Center of Syracuse Hoen-ji and six times a year at Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji. During sesshin, frequent dokusan and daily teachings are offered, in addition to a rigorous schedule of sitting, chanting, work practice, and formal meals. Please click here for more information on attending sesshin at the Zen Center of Syracuse.

2024

HoenJi Anniversary/Jukai Sesshin (silent retreat) Oct 17 to Oct 20, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom

2025

Hoenji Winter Sesshin Jan 16 to Jan 19, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom
Hoenji Spring Sesshin Apr 17 to Apr 20, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom
Hoenji Summer Sesshin Jul 17 to Jul 20, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom
HoenJi Anniversary Sesshin Oct 16 to Oct 19, Zen Center of Syracuse or Online via Zoom