# Beginning Instruction on Wednesday Evenings at Zen Mountain Monastery

Beginning Instruction on Wednesday Evenings at Zen Mountain Monastery at Fire Lotus Temple, Wednesday 11 November 2026, 19:15.

- Price: Suggested don…
- Venue: Fire Lotus Temple, State Street 500, 11217
- Go to page: https://zcnyc.org/programs/4917/beginning-instruction-on-wednesday-evenings-at-zen-mountain-monastery-30

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Beginning instruction in zazen, the seated meditation practice of Zen Buddhism, together with an orientation to the Monastery. It is offered by Zen Mountain Monastery for new visitors, and includes a walking meditation and a final period of zazen ending with the Four Bodhisattva Vows.

## Dates

- Wednesday 11 November 19:15 — Fire Lotus Temple
- Wednesday 9 December — Fire Lotus Temple
- Wednesday 20 January — Fire Lotus Temple
- Wednesday 10 February — Fire Lotus Temple
- Wednesday 10 March 19:15 — Fire Lotus Temple
- Wednesday 14 April 19:15 — Fire Lotus Temple

Written by a model, sources: [zcnyc.org](https://zcnyc.org/programs/4917/beginning-instruction-on-wednesday-evenings-at-zen-mountain-monastery-30)

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