Sangha Meetings | Fall 2026
Mondays
5:30-7 PM
Chaplains’ Suite
Meditations | Fall 2026
Mondays
11:00-11:30 a.m.
Rena Pierson Dankovich Small Chapel
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Kanzeon Chanting | A Buddhist Blessing
Rena Pierson Dankovich Small Chapel
A Buddhist blessing for people who are ill or suffering in some way. We will read the names of people who have requested to be named and dedicate the chanting of Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo, a chant evoking Kanzeon, the bodhisattva of compassion, to them. Participants may chant (sheets provided) along or just be present for it.
Tuesdays
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Rena Pierson Dankovich Small Chapel
11:00-11:30 a.m.
Rena Pierson Dankovich Small Chapel
Wednesdays
12:30-1:00 p.m.
Rena Pierson Dankovich Small Chapel
Thursdays
4:30-5:00 p.m.
Rena Pierson Dankovich Small Chapel
Fridays
12-12:30 p.m.
Rena Pierson Dankovich Small Chapel
Office Hours and Tea with the Chaplain
with Sensei Joraku JoAnn Cooke
Mondays
Office Hours
12:30-2 PM (drop in!)
Chaplains’ Suite
Thursdays
Tea with the Buddhist Chaplain
12:30-1:30 PM (drop in!)
Chaplains’ Suite
Contact JoAnn at jmcooke@syr.edu.
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About
The Buddhist Chaplaincy is sponsored by the Zen Center of Syracuse.
On-campus weekly meditation, including additional sittings and classes offered during the academic year. For information, contact Chaplain JoAnn Cooke or sign up for their weekly emails!
Chaplain Cooke is also a spiritual advisor to Quaker students. Contact her to learn more or for support.
Contact
Sensei Joraku JoAnn Cooke
Chaplain
Advisor, Buddhist Meditation Association
Zen Center of Syracuse
jmcooke@syr.edu
315.559.7013
Sensei Rev. Jikyo Bonnie Shoultz
Assistant Chaplain
Zen Center of Syracuse
bshoultz@syr.edu
315.492.6341
Zen Center of Syracuse
266 W. Seneca Tnpk., Syracuse, NY 13207
315.492.9773