Ordinary Mind Zendo
Ordinary Mind Zendo was founded in 1996 by Barry Magid, a Dharma heir of Charlotte Joko Beck, and is dedicated to her vision of a psychologically minded Zen practice adapted to the needs of American students practicing in the context of their everyday lives. The zendo is a center for non-residential practice and is committed to the proposition that the Dharma can be fully practiced, realized and transmitted in the midst of lay life.
Beginner's instruction is available to those new to Zen practice, while those with many years of experience in other traditions are welcomed to join us in deepening our understanding. Please email us at contact@ordinarymind.com for more information.
Next Sesshin
September Sesshin will take place Saturday, September 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. The day will include a dharma talk, an opportunity for dokusan, short liturgies, and zazen. The full schedule can be found on the signup page. Join us and together we will "Open the Dharma Gate of Joy and Ease."
We thank everyone who attends our retreats. The zendo depends on your attendance and generosity. Thanks to your presence we're able to continue to offer these programs.
You can register here.Remote Practice and COVID-19
Even as Ordinary Mind begins to open we will support our practice from afar. We encourage everyone - members, occasional sitters, complete strangers - to join us if you like. Click below for details.
Recent Dharma Talks
Barry MagidSeptember 25th 2021 The nature of effort in practice
Barry MagidSeptember 18th 2021 Nothing is hidden: Joshu and the oil salesman
Barry MagidSeptember 11th 2021 Becoming transparent to cold and heat
Barry MagidMay 15th 2021 Buddha nature is both realization and what is realized
Barry MagidMay 8th 2021 Resolving paired opposites. Duck rabbit shifts in the East and West.
Barry MagidMay 1st 2021 The most wondrous experience in Zen
Barry MagidApril 24th 2021 A changing sangha in a changing zendo
Barry MagidApril 11th 2021 Am I a Buddhist?
Barry MagidMarch 13th 2021 Killing and giving life. The dual role of the teacher in zen training.
Barry MagidMarch 6th 2021 Zen is a practice of letting things matter
Ordinary Bodhisattvas
Ordinary Mind Zendo is a non profit organization that depends entirely on the generosity of people like you for its continued existence. If sitting with us, listening to our talks, or supporting a Zen center in New York City is in line with your values, please consider making a donation here.
Stay in touch with Ordinary Mind Zendo
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
The newsletter will keep you up to date with our monthly schedule, sangha news, and recent dharma talks from our teachers.
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Join our Google group
The Ordinary Mind google group is a place to share articles, poetry, and trade stories. To participate please email us at
developer@ordinarymind.com
Subscribe to Our Podcast
We will be releasing Dharma talks and other content via podcast on a weekly basis. Check it out if you need something to listen to on your commute!
OMZ Podcast