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Events

Sun, Jan 26, 2025 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
At 9 a.m., morning service will be followed by zazen and temple caretaking.
Sun, Feb 2, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
On Sunday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m., the Zen Center Board of Trustees will meet at the Forman House and on Zoom.  All are welcome. Email admin@hoenji.org for the Zoom link.
Sat, Mar 15, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deep Presence, a five-week course in the cultivation of inner peace and clear insight, will be offered by Shinge Sherry Chayat Roshi, Abbot of the Zen Center, in person at the Zen Center, with an...

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

Current and Upcoming Courses

Course begins
Shinge Sherry Chayat Roshi, abbot of the Zen Center of Syracuse, will offer Deep Presence as an online course via Zoom.  Deep Presence is a five-week course in the cultivation of inner stillness and clear insight.

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.

2025

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