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Schedule of Activities

Wednesday Evening Open House

7:30 P.M. Introduction and instruction
8:00 - 9:00 Sitting (with chanting, kinhin and reading) in Zendo
9:00 Informal Tea in Library

Weekend Meditation Retreats

Weekend sittings are usually on the second weekend of the month, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM on Saturday and 4:30 AM - Noon on Sunday. The next weekend sittings are February 10-12, 2012 and March 9-11, 2012.

    Download schedule for the February, 2012 Weekend Zen Retreat.

The schedule for the Weekend Zen Retreat is:
  • Friday February 10:

    • Film at 7:30 P.M. The film being screened on February 10 is Ghost Dog. Admission is free. Download February, 2012 film notice.

  • Saturday February 11:

    • 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon Zazen with chanting
    12:00 Noon to 1:30 P.M. Lunch Break
    1:30 to 4:30 P.M. Zazen with a reading
    4:30 to 6:00 P.M. Dinner Break
    6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Zazen with gyodo

  • Sunday, February 12:

    • 4:30 A.M. to 7:30 A.M. Zazen with chanting
    7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. Breakfast
    9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon Zazen with a reading
    4:00 P.M. Annual Corporate Meeting of the First Zen Institute of America
Experienced meditators preferred. Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. Bring your own meals or prepare to eat out, since food is not provided, except for popcorn served with the film. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of any meditation block.
Contact First Zen Institute staff: FZI staff.

Annual Corporate Meeting of the First Zen Institute of America

To be held at the Institute offices at 113 East 30th Street, on Sunday, February 12, 4:00-6:00 P.M.

Zazen for members and invited guests

Morning: Tuesday - Friday 6:30 - 7:30 A.M.
Evening: Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 P.M.