New York Zendo Shobo-Ji, New York City
Facts and practical information
New York Zendo Shobo-Ji, or Temple of True Dharma, is a Rinzai zen practice facility located in the upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, in the United States. It is operated by the Zen Studies Society. Founded on September 15, 1968, by Zen master Soen Nakagawa Roshi and Eido Tai Shimano Roshi, the building was converted from a garage, formerly a carriage house. Eido Tai Shimano Roshi, now deceased, was the founding abbot. He was succeeded on January 1, 2011, by the current abbot Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi. ()
223 East 67th StreetUpper Manhattan (Upper East Side)New York City
New York Zendo Shobo-Ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Society of Illustrators, Jan Hus Church, Asia Society, Temple Israel of the City of New York.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to New York Zendo Shobo-Ji?
How to get to New York Zendo Shobo-Ji by public transport?
Bus
- 2 Av/E 68 St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (2 min walk)
- 2 Av/E 66 St • Lines: M15 (3 min walk)
Metro
- 72nd Street • Lines: Q (7 min walk)
- 68th Street–Hunter College • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (5 min walk)
Train
- Grand Central Terminal (32 min walk)