What we're about
Three Treasures Sangha of the Pacific Northwest (TTS) is a lay Zen group located in Seattle, Washington; we practice in the tradition of Robert Aitken Rōshi and are affiliated with the Diamond Sangha.
Our form is derived from the Japanese Zen tradition, favoring simplicity. While we focus on individual sitting meditation (zazen), we also recite texts (sutras) together. Talks and private interviews with teachers provide a chance to ask questions and to refine understanding. Zen practice emphasizes experience over concepts, so no beliefs are necessary. It also allows us direct experience of underlying reality, so is not in conflict with other faiths. This practice fosters concentration and clarity of mind.
All aspects of Zen practice are designed to foster immediate engagement with the boundless totality available to us all. Our practice is both personal and engaged with the world.
We warmly invite you to join us.
Upcoming events (4+)
COVID-19 AND SANGHA MEETINGS: We are currently meeting in person and over Zoom. We do ask all in-person attendees to be fully vaccinated. If you're new to Three Treasures or Zen practice, let me know ahead of time and we can meet early for a short orientation to the evening.
Our regular members don't always sign up on Meetup, so we usually have more attendees than you'll see signed up here.
I hope to sit with you soon!
Lee
- Leland S.
- 1 attendee
This meeting continues to be virtual for a little while longer. Please contact me and I'll describe how things work for this meditation and discussion. arrange for orientation and
If you're new to Zen practice, instruction will be available. This event includes one hour of Zazen (Zen meditation), followed by discussion of practice-related topics.
Our regular members don't always sign up on Meetup; we always have more attendees than you'll see signed up here.
I hope to sit with you soon!
Lee
- Leland S.
- Mitchell S.
- 2 attendees
COVID-19 AND SANGHA MEETINGS: We are currently meeting in person and over Zoom. We do ask all in-person attendees to be fully vaccinated. If you're new to Three Treasures or Zen practice, let me know ahead of time and we can meet early for a short orientation to the evening.
Our regular members don't always sign up on Meetup, so we usually have more attendees than you'll see signed up here.
I hope to sit with you soon!
Lee
- Leland S.
- 1 attendee
This meeting continues to be virtual for a little while longer. Please contact me and I'll describe how things work for this meditation and discussion. arrange for orientation and
If you're new to Zen practice, instruction will be available. This event includes one hour of Zazen (Zen meditation), followed by discussion of practice-related topics.
Our regular members don't always sign up on Meetup; we always have more attendees than you'll see signed up here.
I hope to sit with you soon!
Lee
- Leland S.
- 1 attendee
Past events (995)
- Leland S.
- 1 attendee