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.
May Sesshin
June Sesshin will take place Saturday, June 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. The day will include a dharma talk, an opportunity for dokusan, 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."
We thank everyone who attends our retreats. The zendo depends on your attendance and generosity. Thanks to your presence we're able to continue to offer these programs.
You can register here.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 MagidMarch 13th 2021 Killing and giving life. The dual role of the teacher in zen training.
Barry MagidMarch 6th 2021 Zen is a practice of letting things matter
Barry MagidFebruary 27th 2021 There are no arbiters of reality
Barry MagidFebruary 20th 2021 One moon in the sky
Barry MagidFebruary 13th 2021 Four perspectives on Zen to hold in mind
Barry MagidFebruary 6th 2021 The boundless context we find ourselves in
Barry MagidJanuary 30th 2021 What is a teacher for in Zen?
Barry MagidJanuary 23rd 2021 What we are is inseparable from when we are
Barry MagidJanuary 16th 2021 Reknitting the tears in Indra's net
Barry MagidJanuary 9th 2021 You can enter your life from any direction
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.
Ask Barry