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 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.
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Six-Day Summer Sesshin in the Hudson Valley
Ordinary Mind Zendo will hold an extended sesshin at the Won Dharma Center in the Hudson valley July 5th to 10th.
The retreat will be led by Barry and Karen Terzano and students will be able to choose one of two schedules to commit to - a more rigorous, "traditional" sesshin, and a schedule with more unstructured time.
Annual extended sesshin is an opportunity to deepen our practice, to gather the extended sangha, hold ceremonies and experience the beauty of the Hudson Valley. This year, three students will be receiving the precepts in a Jukai ceremony. The retreat be hosted by the Won Dharma Center in Clavernack, New York and be led by both Barry Magid and Karen Terzano.
Current Covid Policy
You must be fully vaccinated to attend in-person. Mask wearing is optional.
Weekly Schedule
Mornings
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. EST
Evenings
Monday - Friday 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
The New York zendo is open for in-person sitting
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Saturday morning
Our online zendo is available for all sittings and events
The link to join is
www.ordinarymind.com/zoom
Click here for more information about our sitting schduele and covid
Monthly Day-Long Sesshin
Our next day-long sesshin will take place Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the New York Zendo and via Zoom.
The day will include a dharma talk, an opportunity for interview, 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."
Click here to register for Sesshin.
Following sesshin: June 4th
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 every Tuesday - OMZ Podcast
The dharma is here – there’s nowhere else to look Barry Magid May 7th 2022
Your life can’t be squandered – the fruit is always ripe Barry Magid April 30th 2022
What's really going on? Barry Magid April 9th 2022
Minds, limbs, stomachs, and hearts Barry Magid April 2nd 2022
Free will: neither god nor billiard ball Barry Magid March 26th 2022
Peter Nichols at ZCP Sesshin Peter Nichols March 20th 2022
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
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Join our google group
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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