DECEMBER CENTER UPDATE

December 2015

Center Update

How are you with things as they are? Can you witness atrocities, listen to them on television, see them on the street and bare witness to them? Really be there with them? Not just passively say 'Well, that's the way it is' and do nothing. We can take action. We can volunteer. We can donate. We can act.

-Chodo Campbell on The Present Moment

And suddenly, it's December.

Mistletoe, merriment and mayhem.

We wish you a spacious and gracious holiday season,

and a bright new year filled with peace and joy.

Please join us for our Holiday Party on Monday December 14th.

Come say goodbye to 2015 with our New Year's Eve Sit.

Say hello to 2016 with our annual Silent Retreat at The Garrison Institute beginning January 14th.

Please note:

The Center will closed for the Holidays from 2pm December 24th

through Saturday, January 2nd (except for our New Year's Eve Sit).

We will open on January 3rd for our Sunday morning sit at 10am.

WE WELCOME OUR NEWEST 108 MEMBERS!

"NYZCCC felt like home from the first time I entered the space for Karuna Sangha. There, I've been able to deepen my practice and get to know sangha members. In my often crazy, busy life, it' wonderful to have a refuge to return to."

Brian Dumont

I have always struggled with the concept of theistic religion, yet I have felt a strong spiritual force within me.

I found an immediate resonance and grounding at NYZCCC, where being part of the warm community and practicing Zazen has been a wonderful and enriching experience."

Andrew Hawkins

"This is a place of great warmth, generosity and caring. Coming here feels like coming home."

Jeannette Kossuth

"I support NYZCCC because Chodo skypes me and we chant together. Can't get my kids to do that! I'm a Tassajara graduate and old man Suzuki Roshi was a fanatic about perfect posture, but a full lotus is in my past, so this is a prank on his spirit. Thank you."

Dr. Robert Lewy

"NYZCCC is simply home for me and the sangha is my family. The monetary investment is a small part of the life investment I make for the Center's philosophy to grow and prosper for all sentient beings."

lu morrissey

"The honor and blessing of my mother's transition nearly ten years ago has transformed me forever. The spiritual connection is infinite and her guidance in unfolding my path has allowed me to be present with my higher self. NYZCCC opens the door of transformation to those who seek the beauty in life & death."

Ilora Rafique

BECOME A 108 MEMBER TODAY! CLICK HERE.

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Make a donation today to support NYZCCC

Our mission is to make accessible the wisdom, compassion and equanimity of the Buddha, both locally and globally. You can give by:

Becoming a 108 Member
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Stock Transfer Gift
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NYZCCC IN THE NEWS

We are proud to announce that our first book, AWAKE AT THE BEDSIDE, is available for pre-order on Amazon.com. Last week it was the number one new book on Amazon in end-of-life-care!

This book is not about dying. It is about life and what it has to teach us. Thought leaders in the field of contemplative caregiving offer wisdom and insight for those who keep watch at the bedside. It is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in hospice work, or caregiving of any kind.

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Moving and informative-this is a much needed book! Put into practice, the wisdom of Awake at the Bedside could transform end-of-life care in America. And, every reader will receive support from the collective understanding shared in these pages.
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- S haron Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

We are looking for a wonderful person to lead the Zen Center in our growth. The Director of NYZCCC will assume full responsibility for the development, strategy, planning, implementation and continued growth of the Center. The Director will oversee NYZCCC's year-round fundraising, operations, programming, and communications, as well as finance, human resources and operations. They will be a key spokesperson for NYZCCC to supporters, partners and program participants. In all, the Director will have the opportunity to lead and motivate a team who have a commitment to contemplative care and education, grounded in meditation practice.

If you, or someone you know is interested, please engage here.

COMMUNITY NEWS

WE WELCOME TWO NEW MEMBERS TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Craig Davis is a graduate of NYZCCC's Foundations in Contemplative Care Program. He has been practicing meditation in Dzogchen and Zen traditions for over 25 years and is the Co Director of a Foundation whose mission is to encourage Western Buddhist Sangha's to focus on end of life care for their aging practitioner demographic. Craig and his wife, Sandy, own the employee benefit consulting firm, RetirementGuard, located in Lakeville Connecticut. He looks forward, to helping NYZCCC in their next stage of growth and outreach.

Barbara Gallay lives in Manhattan, and has spent most of her life in the travel business. She was president and owner of Linden Travel in New York City from 1973, until she sold it in 2009. Barbara was listed in Crain's 100 Most Influential Women in NYC Business and also as One of The Most Powerful Women in Travel by Forbes Executive Woman. Barbara first came in contact with NYZCC in December of 2010, when she was caring for her partner, for whom she had set up hospice care at home.

WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

We send our deepest sympathy to Tracy Scott, a 2015 Foundations Student and NYZCCC Sangha member. Tracy's beloved father recently passed away. We hold her and the Scott family in our hearts and prayers.

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Ursula Flurer, a 108 Member, passed away on November 25th. We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband, Howard, and her family.

A FAREWELL

Daisy Press, our Educational Coordinator, has transitioned out of her position with NYZCCC. We wish her all the best in her future pursuits. She will be missed. We appreciate all that she brought to the community. Thank you and farewell, Daisy.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS