New York Zendo Shobo-ji officially opened its doors on September 15, 1968. Thanks to the spiritual support of Soen Nakagawa Roshi and Hakuun Yasutani Roshi, and the generosity of Chester and Dorris Carlson and many others, Eido Shimano Roshi was able to establish one of the first Rinzai Zen practice centers in the United States.

Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York Zendo offers city dwellers the opportunity to experience authentic Zen practice in the midst of their daily lives. With a full weekly schedule of zazen and chanting, regular all-day sittings and weekend sesshins, and other activities, the temple provides ample opportunities for the Sangha to practice, work, and celebrate together.