What we’re about
Bellevue Zen Center is operated by Northwest Zen Community
September 22, 2022
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 mentor-ship and camaraderie.
We conduct a formal weekly class on Sunday 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 Washington Karate Association.
Our group hosts Zen retreats and special events, such as sesshin (retreats) monthly, workshops and guest speakers. Dokusan is available through Kosho-San.
We have developed the 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.
