# Contemplating Buddha Zazenkai

Contemplating Buddha Zazenkai at Fire Lotus Temple, Saturday 14 November 2026, 08:00.

- Price: from $40
- Venue: Fire Lotus Temple, State Street 500, 11217
- With: Jody Hojin Kimmel
- Go to page: https://zcnyc.org/programs/4910/contemplating-buddha-zazenkai-nov-2026

Contemplating Buddha Zazenkai is a day of committed Zen practice at Fire Lotus Temple, bringing people together for introspection. It is led by Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Abbot of the Zen Center of NYC-Fire Lotus Temple. The extended schedule includes periods of zazen, liturgy, a face-to-face meeting with a teacher, a formal talk and an oryoki lunch served formally in the zendo. Experienced students can deepen their practice, while newer students take a preparatory step toward sesshin.

## Dates

- Saturday 14 November 08:00 — Fire Lotus Temple
- Saturday 21 November 08:00 — Fire Lotus Temple

Written by a model, sources: [zcnyc.org](https://zcnyc.org/programs/4910/contemplating-buddha-zazenkai-nov-2026)

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