Dai Bosatsu Zendo is open to visitors from March to November. However, we cannot receive visitors without a scheduled appointment. Call us in advance at (845) 439-4566 to arrange your visit, or to reserve for all events. Please see our 2008 Calendar for a listing of events.

NOTE: As we are a practicing religious community and a private property, we cannot accommodate casual visitors who wish to enjoy our grounds.

Students
Students are welcome to join our daily practice schedule of zazen, chanting and work. The daily schedule is from 4:30am to 8pm, and all scheduled activities are mandatory for Students. The guest rate is $75/day for periods of less than 7 days, and $45/day for periods longer than 7 days.

Interim Residency Program
Dai Bosatsu Zendo is opening its doors during winter and summer interim for serious zen students who cannot afford to attend sesshin or kessei. Whether a beginner or well-seasoned zen student, if you are interested in experiencing monastic residency, for a minimum of two weeks, between December 15 to March 15 and July 10 to August 31st, you may qualify for “interim residency”. Your sincere motivation to deepen your practice, your willingness to follow monastic rules and give of yourself while working, sitting and living with fellow residents is the most important requirement. For more information, call, email or write to the office.

Open Space Program
During the spring, summer and fall, we open the doors of Beecher House to groups needing a venue for retreats or seminars. Larger groups can be accommodated in the monastery as well. Three delicious vegetarian meals daily are included in the fee. For more information, please contact the Open Space coordinators at the office, (845) 439-4566, or .

Note: from November to April, our road is sometimes closed due to adverse weather conditions. Please call the day before your expected arrival to DBZ. We are happy to offer rides from the entrance gate to our monastery, about two miles. We also offer transport, based on availability, from Livingston Manor, for $25.00 per person. Click for directions.