We are from the Soto Zen Tradition. This group is for you if you are curious about Zen practice, or you are a Zen practitioner looking to develop a practice with mentorship and camaraderie.
We conduct a formal weekly class on Saturday mornings which includes Zazen, Kinhin, Chanting, Tea and Zen Chat. We also have readings and Dharma discussions. Our guide is Kosho Itagaki, a Zen priest, born, educated and ordained in Japan. Our venue is the Academy of Koei-Kan Karate-Do.
Our group hosts Zen retreats and special events, such as Tea Ceremony, workshops and shared meals. We plan to travel to Japan to visit Buddhist Temples and attend ceremony. Dokusan is available through Kosho-San.
We are developing a Northwest Zen Community and Center to foster Zen practice. A core value for our group is social responsibility that is contributing to the well-being of the communities we live in.
Details
7:30am Shijo (starting bell) Zazen
8:00am Kinhin (slow walk)
8:10am Chukai (break)
8:15am Shijo
8:45am Sutra Chanting
8:50am Tea, Reading Discussions
Formal Zen Breakfast: Tea, rice, miso soup and vegetable. Zen Chat
9:30 am HO Zen (end)
What members are saying
“ A very nice group of people. ”
“ For people who is seeking a great meditation support group. This is the one. You will find a peace of mind in this group. ”
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