Day of Remembering Our Interdependence

This is a practice day structured as a moving pilgrimage rather than a seated sesshin. Instead of a meditation hall, the container is the city itself — you'll walk with other practitioners across multiple boroughs, chanting and sitting with the history embedded in New York's streets and monuments.

The route culminates at the African Burial Ground National Monument in lower Manhattan, a site of profound historical weight. This framing — Buddhist practice in service of collective remembering and healing — reflects an interfaith approach: the walk honors both Buddhist tradition (inspired by the Buddhist Monks' 2,300-mile Walk for Peace) and the specific histories of the places you'll move through.

Expect to walk for most of the day. Bring water, comfortable shoes, and be prepared for July heat and urban conditions. This isn't a guided tour with commentary; it's group practice with walking, chanting, and silent movement. The gathering at the African Burial Ground serves as the formal close.