Unstructured Meditation with Recitation of Heart Sutra (in-person only)
Zen Center of Syracuse 266 W Seneca Turnpike, SyracuseWeek of Events
Spring Sesshin (in-person and online)
Led by Shinge Roshi, Spring Sesshin will be offered both in person and online, Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m. to Sunday, April 19, 5 p.m. Registration is now open. Click the appropriate button, below. IN-PERSON Application Online Registration If you have any questions about registration, please email admin@zencenterofsyracuse.org. About Sesshin For more about sesshin, see … Continued
Sunday, April 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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April 20, 2026 -Unstructured Meditation with Recitation of Heart Sutra (in-person only)
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Unstructured Meditation with Recitation of Heart Sutra (in-person only)
The Heart Sutra, translated from the Tibetan by Domo Geshe Rinpoche, will be read by Andy Hassinger, followed by unstructured silent sitting. You may adjust your position or do walking meditation on your own in the foyer or outside; you may stay for the entire two-hour period or leave when you need to do so, … Continued
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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April 21, 2026 -Short Morning Service, Zazen
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April 21, 2026 -Breathe, Stretch, Move Class (in-person only)
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April 21, 2026 -“Just Sitting”
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Short Morning Service, Zazen
Short morning service, zazen, ending with Metta Sutta chanting. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 622 175 686 | Passcode: 049393
Breathe, Stretch, Move Class (in-person only)
Prepare your mind and body before the 6 p.m. sitting on Tuesdays. This class is based on Aikido and Tai Chi principles. All are welcome; no prior experience is necessary. The class is offered by Kuushu Damir Jamsek, one of the Zen Center’s Dharma Teachers, who is also a martial arts master in Aikido and … Continued
“Just Sitting”
Two periods of zazen and walking meditation. Join Via Zoom | Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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April 23, 2026 -Zazen-Newcomers Welcome
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Zazen-Newcomers Welcome
Zazen and instruction for first-time visitors and anyone new to meditation. Arrive at the front door of the Forman House (main building) by 5:50 pm. Zazen and kinhin (walking meditation) in the zendo until 8 p.m. Coming for the first time? Please email admin@zencenterofsyracuse.org. Zazen from the Zendo only Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 … Continued
Friday, April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
Early Morning Zazen
Two periods of seated meditation (zazen); 45 minutes each, starting at 6 a.m. and again at 7 a.m. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630