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 beginners@ordinarymind.com for beginner's instruction if you're new to Zen practice, or with any questions you might have about our zendo.
Weekly Schedule
The New York zendo is open for in-person sitting for all periods except Monday morning. Our online zendo is open for all sittings and events
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 link to join is
www.ordinarymind.com/zoom
Monthly Day-Long Retreats
Monthly sesshin take place the first or second Saturday of the month, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the New York Zendo and via Zoom. The day includes 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." Below are registration links to upcoming sesshin.
December Sesshin
January Sesshin
February Sesshin
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
Finding identity in the land of no self Barry Magid January 14th 2023
Will you recognize the answer you were waiting for? Barry Magid January 7th 2023
Student talk My own life is the koan Heather Benson December 31st 2022
Student talk Did that change my life? Christopher Hawkins December 24th 2022
Bonsai and how our practice shapes us Barry Magid December 17th 2022
Rohatsu and the twinkling star Barry Magid December 10th 2022
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 recent dharma talks from our teachers.
Click here to subscribe.
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