Week of Events
Sunday, March 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, March 23, 2026
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March 23, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 23, 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, March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 24, 2026 -Short Morning Service, Zazen
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Featured March 24, 2026 -Featured Deep Presence Course
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
Deep Presence Course
How often are we really present for what is happening in any one moment? Distractibility interferes with our ability to listen, to focus, to respond, and to feel fully alive. Deep Presence is a 5-week course in the cultivation of attention without tension. With warmth and humor, Shinge Roshi, the Abbot of the Zen Center, … Continued
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 25, 2026 -Online Introduction to Zen (register at least 3 days in advance)
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
Online Introduction to Zen (register at least 3 days in advance)
Introductory instruction in Zen meditation, followed by meditation and an informal discussion, offered via Zoom. NOTE: Registration for each Wednesday class is required, no later than the Sunday night before. Send your name, confirming the class date, to: lauren@laurenann.net. If you miss the Sunday night deadline, we look forward to receiving your registration for any … Continued
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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March 26, 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, March 27, 2026
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March 27, 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, March 28, 2026
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March 28, 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