On September 15, 1968, New York Zendo Shobo-Ji (Temple of True Dharma) was opened. A pioneer Zen center in the upper East side of Manhattan, New York Zendo provides authentic Rinzai Zen practice to people living in the city. Shobo-Ji is a converted 3-story carriage house, the ground floor is the main Zendo (meditation hall) and there is a smaller Zendo adjacent to it. Tatami, shoji screens and a beautiful traditional Japanese stone garden give Shobo-Ji a quiet and elegant atmosphere.

New York Zendo Shobo-Ji is open for zazen meetings five days a week, as well as a weekly Thursday Introduction to Zazen class. Offered throughout the year are All-Day Sittings, Weekend Sesshin (retreats), Dharma talks by senior members, as well as special events and ceremonies. We welcome all newcomers. Newcomers (people who have never sat with us before) must come to at least one Thursday Public Night Introduction to Zen Class (see Zazen Intro page) before coming to any other scheduled event.

New York Zendo is open only during designated Zazen periods for Zen practice; there is no sightseeing, photographs or private meditation.