Week of Events
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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February 8, 2026 -Sunday Morning Service, Zazen, Temple Caretaking
Sunday Morning Service, Zazen, Temple Caretaking
Morning service chanting, kinhin (walking meditation), and zazen (seated meditation), followed by temple caretaking. Join Via Zoom Meeting ID: 707 637 406 | Passcode: 242603 Chanting: ZCS Sutra Book
Monday, February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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February 9, 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)
CANCELED FEB 9 due to extreme cold. 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 … Continued
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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February 10, 2026 -Short Morning Service, Zazen
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February 10, 2026 -Breathe, Stretch, Move Class (in-person only)
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February 10, 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, February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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February 11, 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, February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026 -Early Morning Zazen
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February 12, 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, February 13, 2026
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February 13, 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, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 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