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Winter Sesshin (in-person and online)
Led by Shinge Roshi, Winter Sesshin will be offered both in person and online, Thursday, Jan 15, 7 p.m. to Sunday, Jan 18, 5 p.m. See below to choose in-person or online attendance. In-Person Attendance Note: Full-time attendance is strongly encouraged. If you cannot attend Thursday evening's opening ceremony and for at least two full … Continued
Sunday, January 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, January 19, 2026
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January 19, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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January 19, 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, January 20, 2026
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January 20, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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January 20, 2026 -Short Morning Service, Zazen
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January 20, 2026 -Breathe, Stretch, Move Class (in-person only)
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January 20, 2026 -“Just Sitting”
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January 20, 2026 -The Zen Way of Cooking
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
The Zen Way of Cooking
* This workshop is full and there is a waitlist. We will try to make this workshop available again * Muken Mark Barber Sensei, head monk and Dai Tenzo (in charge of meal preparation) at Dai Bosatsu Zendo, a monastery in the Catskills, will offer a workshop sharing the joys and methods of “cooking as … Continued
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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January 21, 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, January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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January 22, 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, January 23, 2026
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January 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
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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January 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