Zen Center of Syracuse, Rinzai Zen Buddhist center in Syracuse, United States.
Zen Center of Syracuse is a Zen Buddhist meditation center in New York housed in a historic building. Its meditation hall occupies a former carriage house at West Seneca Turnpike and serves as the main practice space.
The center was founded in 1972 by Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi and Syracuse University graduates. It began operations at Concord Place before moving to its current location in the historic Joshua Forman house.
The center blends Zen and Tibetan Buddhist teachings into its daily practice. Visitors find regular meditation sessions, dharma talks, and traditional ceremonies woven throughout the year.
The center offers introductory Zen programs, weekly meditation sessions, and intensive retreats particularly from November to December. Visitors should check ahead for current session times and which programs suit beginners.
The building housing the center served as a bandage assembly facility during the War of 1812 and American Civil War. This historical connection to wartime makes it an unusual setting for peaceful meditation practice.
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