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.
Remote Practice and COVID-19
Ordinary Mind will be closed as we all do our part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. To support our practice from afar, the Zendo is making a number of offerings throughout the week. We encourage everyone - members, occasional sitters, complete strangers - to join us if you like. Click below for details.
Recent Dharma Talks
Barry MagidNovember 21st 2020 The Sixth Patriarch. Revising the story of realization and transmission.
Barry MagidNovember 14th 2020 The story of the Sixth Patriarch: Model of practice and curative fantasy.
Barry MagidNovember 7th 2020 Joko's Enlightenment - Being OK with a life of contingency, interdependence, and vulnerability
Barry MagidOctober 31st 2020 You are your body. Max interviews Barry
Max ErdsteinOctober 31st 2020 Max Erdstein - What is Nirvana?
Barry MagidOctober 31st 2020 Our practice frees us from the fantasy of freedom
Barry MagidOctober 30th 2020 You are your body. Human Nature is Buddha Nature
Barry MagidOctober 17th 2020 No-Self: The mirror doesn't come without the reflection
Barry MagidOctober 10th 2020 The precepts and Jukai: acknowledging and taking responsibility for our role in the world
Barry MagidOctober 3rd 2020 Snow in a silver bowl: Don't just endure your experience, cherish it
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 transcribed 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
Like us on Facebook
Ordinary Mind also stays in touch with the sangha and the wider world through Facebook. Like us for updates on events and words from Barry.
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
Ask Barry A Question
Barry will answer your questions in short episodes on the podcast. For more information and to submit a question, check out the link below.
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