Welcome to the Chogye International Zen Center of New York!

The Chogye International Zen Center of New York, part of the Kwan Um School of Zen, has been located in the East Village of Manhattan since 1975.

We offer daily practice, including bowing, chanting, and sitting meditation. The Center also offers monthly retreats and dharma talks, workshops, and an introductory zen class.

Korean calligraphy representing Kwan Seum Bosal the Bodhisattva of Compassion

Upcoming Events

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Q & A with Colin Beavan JDPSN
Apr 15
Q & A with Colin Beavan JDPSN

A student-given Dharma Talk followed by Q & A session with Colin Beavan JDPSN.

Two-Day Retreat with Colin Beavan JDPSN
Apr 17
Two-Day Retreat with Colin Beavan JDPSN

Two-Day Retreat led by Colin Beavan JDPSN.

Please register for the retreat in advance, if possible.

Q & A with Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPS
May 13
Q & A with Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPS

A student-given Dharma Talk followed by Q & A session with Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPS

One Day Retreat with Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPS
May 16
One Day Retreat with Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPS

One-Day Retreat led by Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPS.

Please register for the retreat in advance, if possible.

Daily Practice Schedule

  • Monday, 7:30am

  • Tuesday, 5:30am

  • Wednesday, 6:00pm

  • Thursday, 5:30am

  • Friday, 7:30am

  • Saturday, 8:00am

See our detailed schedule for more information about daily practice, including our introduction to zen sessions.

In person practice has a powerful impact on practice and is strongly encouraged.
For those who are unable to attend in person, practice is fully accessible via Zoom.

Doing nothing on purpose is called "to meditate." To meditate means to do meditation. And to do meditation means to do nothing on purpose.