Week of Events
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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March 22, 2026 -Mandala Day, Zazen, Dokusan, Potluck Lunch
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March 22, 2026 -Dharma Study
Mandala Day, Zazen, Dokusan, Potluck Lunch
Mandala day ceremony, followed by zazen and in-person dokusan. After a period of temple caretaking, around 12:30 p.m. we’ll gather in the Forman House for a potluck lunch before Dharma Study at 1 p.m. If you bring food, be sure it is vegetarian and labeled if it contains gluten or dairy. Please bring white socks … Continued
Dharma Study
Led by Shinge Roshi, Dharma Study is offered in-person and online via Zoom. Please click here for more information. <!-- Join Dharma Study on Zoom --> Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 919 1101 6889 | Passcode: 333999
Monday, March 23, 2026
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March 23, 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
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