The beginner's mind is the mind of compassion. When our mind is compassionate,
it is boundless
. -Shunryu Suzuki Roshi

Welcome to the Brooklyn Zen Center and Koshin-ji (Boundless Mind Temple). We are a Soto Zen Buddhist community in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki and affiliated with the San Francisco Zen Center. The meditation style we practice is called shikantaza or "just sitting", a simple meditation practice taught by and passed down from our 13th century ancestor, Eihei Dogen. Please feel encouraged to come join us for morning and evening meditation. We would be very happy to have you sit zazen with us.

We are happy to invite you to join us at Brooklyn Zen Center this Saturday, July 31st, for a dharma talk by Myoan Grace Jill Schireson. Grace will be speaking on our Zen women ancestors and their innovations and adaptations within Zen practice. She has recently authored a book on the topic, entitled Zen Women: Beyond Tea Ladies, Iron Maidens, and Macho Masters. The dharma talk will be at 11:00am after our regular first period of zazen. Afterwards copies of the book will be available at the event for sale and signing. For more information, please click here.

The Northern Manhattan Sangha is currently taking a break from sitting together as they look for a new meeting space and time. The group formed to support those who wish to practice in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki but live too far to come to Brooklyn Zen Center regularly. For more information on sitting with this vibrant community, please click here...

Quick View Event List:

7/31: Dharma Talk by Grace Jill Schireson
8/1: Limited August Schedule Begins - (Saturdays Only)
9/7: Resume Full Schedule
Come visit our new location! As a result of the growing interest in Zen Buddhist practice in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki, Brooklyn Zen Center has moved to a larger space at 505 Carroll Street. We very much need and appreciate your support as we now commit to the opportunities and challenges our new home provides. If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation, please consider doing so directly here.