Zen Buddhist Temple-New York City
Zen Buddhist Temple is a group of people who practice Buddhism and meditation. They follow the Korean Zen tradition and offer meditation services, classes, retreats, and teachings about Buddhism. Their community is in five cities in North America: Toronto, Ann Arbor, Chicago, New York City, and Mexico City. These centers help with meditation, train people in Buddhism, and encourage a culture of enlightenment and green spirituality.
The New York City branch of Zen Buddhist Temple opened in 2014 after renovating a building on 206 E. 63rd Street in Manhattan for three years. The idea of starting a temple in New York City began in November 2007 when they rented an apartment in Chinatown. After moving around a bit, they bought the current temple building in March 2011. The person who started this, Venerable Samu Sunim, worked hard to find and oversee the renovation. Their teachers, Gagan Rocco Caputo and Soyong Timothy Niewold lead the Sunday services and teach meditation.
It's been forty years since Samu Sunim came to North America. He started temple communities in Toronto, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Mexico City during this time. He also published a non-sectarian Buddhist journal and organized conferences in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Toronto, Canada. They celebrate his achievements and look forward to more exciting years ahead!
Zen Buddhist Temple also has programs to train Buddhist teachers and urban professionals. They organize events like yearly ceremonies, seminars, and conferences to promote art, culture, and understanding of social issues. Their quarterly journal, Spring Wind: Buddhist Cultural Forum, informs their members about activities and discusses how Buddhist values apply to modern life.
Detailed information:
- Address: 206 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065, United States
- Phone: +1 212-888-6262
- Website: https://www.zenbuddhisttemple.org/nyc
