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.
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Ango Sitting Schedule
All Sittings are currently being held on Zoom. All times are E.T.
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
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
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