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 Event
No sesshin currently scheduled
Daily Zazen
Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00AM - 8:45AM
Mon, Tues, Thu 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Wed, Fri 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday Program 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Contact Us
107 West 74th Street Apt BR
New York, NY 10023
contact@ordinarymind.com
Recent Dharma Talks
Barry MagidMay 20th 2017 The Life of the Sixth Patriarch and our Assumptions about Practice
Barry MagidMay 13th 2017 Joko's "Suffer Intelligently" - Can you suffer without hating?
Barry MagidMay 6th 2017 A Ball Tossed on Boundless Rushing Water
Barry MagidApril 15th 2017 A challenge facing practice in lay Zen centers: How to maintain the balance between availability and surrender?
Barry MagidApril 15th 2017 Lessons from Easter: The place of suffering and flourishing in practice
Barry MagidApril 8th 2017 Liberation as seen in Buddhism and Passover
Barry MagidApril 1st 2017 Who are you, What are you doing, What's happening - Are they three questions or one?
Barry MagidMarch 25th 2017 In Zen You can Just Play with the Beads. On the Death of Joanne Kyger.
Barry MagidMarch 18th 2017 The problem of reversals
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.
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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!
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