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.
Ango Sitting Schedule
All Sittings are on Zoom / All times are ET
In-person Sitting for morning and evenings, Wednesday - Saturday only
The link to join is
www.ordinarymind.com/zoom
Mornings
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Zazen
8:35 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. Zazen
9:05 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Vows and Bows
* Tuesday morning there will be a liturgy for the second period
* Friday morning there will be a 25-minute study session following sitting
Early Mornings (Zoom only)
5:30 - 6:00 a.m. Zazen
6:00 - 6:20 a.m. Zazen and Study
6:20 - 6:50 a.m. Zazen
Evenings
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Zazen
6:35 p.m. - 7:05 p.m. Zazen
7:05 p.m. - 7:10 p.m. Vows and Bows
* Monday evening there will be a liturgy for the second period
* Friday morning there will be a 25-minute study session following sitting
Saturdays
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m Zazen and Dharma talk
11:35 a.m - 12:30 p.m. Optional Discussion group
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
Life is the harmonious activity of relative and absolute Barry Magid February 15th 2025
Adding a Verse to Hakuin's Song of Zazen Hope Blosser January 25th 2025
The resolution of sameness and difference isn't oneness but intersubjectivity Barry Magid January 18th 2025
Our perspective imbues the world with qualities and characteristics Barry Magid January 11th 2025
Impossibly rare or can't miss? Barry Magid January 4th 2025
Eulogy for Marv Blaustein Barry Magid December 21st 2024
Stay in touch with Ordinary Mind Zendo
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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