Empty Hand Zen Center is a refuge. There is always a seat for you here.

A New Rochelle, New York meditation center in the Soto Zen tradition. Offering zazen, kinhin, dharma talks, classes, and retreats. Open three days a week.

Check our "Weekly Practice Schedule" for more details.

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NEWLY ADDED: Meditation with Guiding Teacher Ryotan Thursday evenings, beginning May 28th, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Zoom only) For more details check the monthly calendar, as well as the “Online Zendo” above in the navigation bar.

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Sunday Morning Service in the EHZC Zendo (& online) Followed by Work-Practice & light lunch: Doors Open at 9:10am: Click Here for more information
Monday Evening Meditation, Chanting, and brief dharma expression, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM led by GuDo Oscar Sandoval
Wednesday Morning ZOOM Sitting with Ryo: Click Here for More Information
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEDITATION - INCLUDES INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION. Doors open at 7:10. Please arrive by 7:20: Click here for more details
Thursday Evening Zoom Sitting with Ryo. Click here for more information
Sunday Morning Service in the EHZC Zendo (& online) Followed by Work-Practice & light lunch: Doors Open at 9:10am: Click Here for more information
Monday Evening Meditation, Chanting, and brief dharma expression, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM led by GuDo Oscar Sandoval
Wednesday Morning ZOOM Sitting with Ryo: Click Here for More Information
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEDITATION - INCLUDES INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION. Doors open at 7:10. Please arrive by 7:20: Click here for more details
Thursday Evening Zoom Sitting with Ryo. Click here for more information

Empty Hand Zen Center is here to help you explore Zen practice in New Rochelle, NY. Whether you are new or experienced, we have meditation sessions available and accessible to you.