Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji, Rinzai Zen monastery in Catskill Mountains, United States
The monastery extends across 1,400 acres of forest and meadows near Beecher Lake, providing a natural environment for Buddhist practice and meditation.
The monastery inaugurated on July 4, 1976, as part of the expansion of Zen Buddhist practices in the United States during the twentieth century.
Students at Dai Bosatsu participate in traditional Rinzai Zen practices including zazen meditation, chanting services, and structured daily routines.
The center offers various programs including Introduction to Zen weekends, family gatherings, work periods, and intensive three-month training sessions called kessei.
The property contains Sangha Meadow, a cemetery preserving the remains of community members, including the ashes of Soen Nakagawa Roshi.
Location: New York
Inception: July 4, 1976
Website: http://daibosatsu.org
GPS coordinates: 42.02801,-74.64402
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:03
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