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
How we go on Barry Magid May 10th 2025
The Dharma of the Mahayana is beyond all words Barry Magid May 3rd 2025
Anthony Bourdain meets Eihei Dogen Hope Blosser April 26th 2025
The extraordinary thing we cannot recognize Barry Magid April 19th 2025
Living in the midst of grass and weeds Barry Magid April 12th 2025
Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage Barry Magid April 5th 2025
Stay in touch with Ordinary Mind Zendo
Subscribe to our newsletter
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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