To encourage daily practice, the Zen Center of Syracuse offers Monday – Saturday morning meditation (zazen) at 6-6:40 a.m. and 7-7:40 a.m. We invite you to join us in person or online through the Zoom link below.
Daily Zen Meditation
Join in-person at the Zen Center: 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse
Join online: Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode 444630
Various activities
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Activities vary throughout the year, view calendar for up-to-date schedule.
While the Sunday schedule varies, it typically begins with chanting, followed by kinhin (walking meditation), two periods of zazen (seated meditation) with kinhin in between, and concludes with temple cleaning.
In-person at the Zen Center: 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse
Online: Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 707 637 406 | Passcode: 242603
Chanting: ZCS Sutra Book
Daily Zen Meditation
6:00 – 6:40 am
7:00 – 7:40 am
In-person and Online (top of page for link)
Daily Zen Meditation
6:00 – 6:40 am
7:00 – 7:40 am
In-person and Online (top of page for link)
Mid-morning Meditation
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Short morning service, followed by one period of zazen, ending with Metta Sutta chanting.
In-person at the Zen Center: 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse
Online: Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 622 175 686 | Passcode: 049393
Just Sitting
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Two periods of zazen and walking meditation.
In-person at the Zen Center: 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse
Online: Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 742 716 369 |Passcode: 444630
Daily Zen Meditation
6:00 – 6:40 am
7:00 – 7:40 am
In-person and Online (top of page for link)
Online Introduction to Zen Meditation
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Online: Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 867 6372 4174 | Passcode: 545254
*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 future Wednesday.
Daily Zen Meditation
6:00 – 6:40 am
7:00 – 7:40 am
In-person and Online (top of page for link)
Introduction to Zen Meditation*
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday evenings typically begin with chanting of the Heart Sutra followed by three periods of silent meditation interspersed with walking meditation. Newcomers are invited to join us in the Forman Housing for a period of orientation with a senior student.
In-person at the Zen Center: 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse
Online: Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 742 716 369 | Passcode: 444630
*NOTE: Please email admin@zencenterofsyracuse.org if you are coming for the first time, and arrive at the front door of the Forman House (main building) by 5:50 p.m. After the instruction period newcomers will join everyone in the Carriage House Zendo.
Daily Zen Meditation
6:00 – 6:40 am
7:00 – 7:40 am
In-person and Online (top of page for link)
Daily Zen Meditation
6:00 – 6:40 am
7:00 – 7:40 am
In-person and Online (top of page for link)
The Zen Center offers many one-time and ongoing activities to deepen your practice and engage with our community.
Before your visit, please wear modest, neutral clothing, avoid fragrances, and arrive early to settle into the stillness of the Zendo. If bringing food, kindly ensure it is vegetarian.
While at the Zendo, please keep your phone silent, store valuables in the changing room, and remove any noisy jewelry. Embrace the quiet, stay still during zazen, and immerse yourself in the practice – you may find it deepens your experience.