Contact & Location for Empty Hand Zen Center
Service Times for Empty Hand Zen Center
Sunday 9:30 AM
Morning Service
Monday 7:30 PM
Evening Meditation
Wednesday 7:30 PM
Evening Meditation
About Empty Hand Zen Center
Empty Hand Zen Center is a Soto Zen meditation community located in New Rochelle, New York, offering a welcoming refuge for practitioners of all experience levels. The center provides zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), dharma talks, classes, and retreats throughout the week. With sessions held three days weekly, including Monday evening meditation with chanting and dharma expression, Wednesday beginner's nights, and Sunday morning services followed by work-practice and a light lunch, the community creates multiple entry points for those exploring Zen practice. Both in-person and online options are available, with Zoom meditation sessions and virtual Sunday services ensuring accessibility for all seekers.
First-Time Visitor Info for Empty Hand Zen Center
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday services run 9:30 AM to 11:40 AM in the zendo or online, followed by work-practice and light lunch; doors open at 9:10 AM. Monday evening sessions are 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM with meditation, chanting, and dharma expression. Visitor Tips: Wednesday evenings feature a beginner's night introduction to Zen practice with doors opening at 7:10 PM; arrive by 7:20 PM for the 7:30 PM start.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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