Village Zendo, Zen meditation center in Lower Manhattan, United States.
Village Zendo occupies a converted church building where practitioners gather for meditation sessions, Buddhist teachings, and community activities throughout the week.
Founded in 1986 by Sensei Sojun Weitsman, Village Zendo established itself as a meditation center in downtown New York City during a period of growing interest in Eastern practices.
The center combines traditional Zen Buddhist practices with contemporary American urban life, offering regular zazen sessions and dharma talks to local residents.
Newcomers can attend introductory meditation sessions on Thursdays, while regular practitioners participate in daily morning and evening zazen sessions Monday through Sunday.
The center hosts an annual Winter Sesshin from December 26 to January 1, where participants engage in silent meditation as they transition into the new year.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1986
Website: http://villagezendo.org
GPS coordinates: 40.72480,-73.99720
Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:30
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