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Established in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, who spent thirteen years undergoing Zen training in Japan under three Zen masters before being ordained by Hakuun Yasutani-roshi in 1965 and given permission by him to teach. The Rochester Zen Center has a large membership in Rochester and throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. In 1986 Bodhin Kjolhede was installed as Roshi Kapleau's Dharma-successor and Director of the Center.
www.rzc.org
Elmhurst: Dharma Drum Mountain
A residential Buddhist community in the tradition of Master Sheng-yen (Shifu). Chinese Ch'an Buddhist center in the Lin-Chi (Rinzai) lineage. Offers regular group meditation and frequent retreats.
www.chan1.org
The Meeting House Zen Group has its origins in a weekly sitting program led by Susan Postal at Wainwright House from 1980-1985. Responding to an invitation by Rye Friends to share their historic Meeting House, Susan with the support of her teacher began leading evening zazen there twice weekly in 1986. The Zen Group incorporated as a not for profit organization in 1988.
www.emptyhandzen.org
Queens: Ch'an Meditation Center
Offers regular group meditation practice. Member of the Dharma Drum Buddhist Association, in the lineage of Lin-Chi (Rinzai).
www.chan1.org
Center near Rochester which holds silent meditation retreats and other events. Buddhist oriented but non-denominational. Site includes articles and talks by the center's founder, Toni Packer.
www.springwatercenter.org
Shawangunk: Dharma Drum Retreat Center
Retreat center for Dharma Drum Mountain, a Ch'an Buddhist association in the lineage of Lin-Chi (Rinzai).
www.chan1.org
Trains individuals in the Rinzai Zen tradition of Buddhism. Closely affiliated with The Zen Studies Society and can be considered a sub temple of International Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo Ji monastery. Offers daily zazen practice.
www.pinehillzendo.org
New York: The Meditation Group
An affiliate of The Ch'an Meditation Center and Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association, in the Lin-Chi (Rinzai) lineage. Offers weekly group meditation and periodic retreats.
www.meditationgroup.org
Training temple for the Zen Peacemaker Order, Harada Yasutani lineage. Offers a complete Zen practice schedule.
www.villagezendo.org
Offers daily sittings. Affiliated with Chartotte Joko Beck and the San Diego Zen Center.
www.ordinarymind.com
Amherst: Buffalo Sitting Group
Member of the Cloud-Water Sangha, affiliated with the Rochester Zen Center, Harada Yasutani lineage.
www.rzc.org
Practices in the Soto-Rinzai lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi and the White Plum Asanga. Offers group zazen several times weekly.
www.stillmindzendo.org
Syracuse: Zen Center of Syracuse, Hoen-ji
Offers a full Zen practice schedule, with a resident teacher. Affiliated with the Dai Bosatsu Zendo and the Rinzai tradition.
www.zencenterofsyracuse.org
Schenectady: Kingfisher Sangha
Member sangha of the Community of Mindful Living. Offers practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
www.timesunion.com
New York: Community of Mindfulness/NY Metro
Inspired by the Teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
www.mindfulnessnyc.org