Ordinary Mind Zendo

Ordinary Mind Zendo was founded in 1996 by Barry Magid, a Dharma heir of Charlotte Joko Beck. We are dedicated to her vision of a psychologically minded Zen practice adapted to the needs of American students practicing in the context of our everyday lives. Our zendo is committed to the proposition that the Dharma can be fully practiced, realized and transmitted in the midst of lay life.

You can email our resident, Chris Hawkins, at christopher.james.hawkins@gmail.com for beginner's instruction if you're new to Zen practice, or with any questions you might have about our zendo.


Weekly Schedule
(all in-person and on Zoom except early mornings)

Weekday Zazen
Early Mornings - Tue, Thu: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Early Mornings - Mon, Wed, Fri: 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Mornings: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Evenings: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays
Sitting and talk: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Discussion group: 11:35 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
The link to join is www.ordinarymind.com/zoom

Monthly Day-Long Retreats

Monthly sesshin take place the first or second Saturday of the month, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the New York Zendo and via Zoom. The day includes a dharma talk, an opportunity for interview, short liturgies, and zazen.
The next one-day sesshin will be December 7th.


Recent Dharma Talks

You can find all dharma talks given at the zendo here - Dharma Talks
You can also subscribe to our podcast to receive new talks - OMZ Podcast

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Student talk Experiencing not controlling my experience Gayle Maslow August 31st 2024

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Student talk Just This Parnel Wickham August 24th 2024

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Student talk An ordinary mind perspective on psychedelics Curt Kearney August 10th 2024

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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

Listen 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