Morning Service (Zendo & Online)

Join us in person or join us on Zoom. Please email [email protected] for our current password. Two sitting periods of 25 minutes, one walking meditation between them.

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

A Crack in Everything: Leonard Cohen's Zen Life

Leonard Cohen practiced Zen for decades, and lived as a monastic for a few years. In this talk, Koshin Chris Cain, who practiced alongside Cohen during his monastic period, uses his songs to reveal the shape of a Zen life: losing yourself, finding your way to your true ......More

Leonard Cohen practiced Zen for decades, and lived as a monastic for a few years. In this talk, Koshin Chris Cain, who practiced alongside Cohen during his monastic period, uses his songs to reveal the shape of a Zen life: losing yourself, finding your way to your true home, and returning to a broken and beautiful world. High Point Library – West Seattle3411 SW Raymond St, Seattle, WA 98126 Schedule:5:45 – Doors open6:00 – Talk starts6:45 – Q&A7:10 – Post-event mingling7:30 – Close This is a causal event, welcoming to anyone completely new to Zen, seasoned practitioners, or simply those curious about Leonard Cohen’s Zen life. The event will be interactive with music and photos, Q&A, and time for discussion afterwards. Please feel welcome to bring friends and family! No need to register, simply show up! We have a large max capacity (78).

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Evening Service (Online)

Two meditation periods with time for stretching or walking between them. Join us on Zoom. To request our current password, please email [email protected].

Zoom, WA, United States

Morning Service (Zendo & Online)

Join us in person or join us on Zoom. Please email [email protected] for our current password. Two sitting periods of 25 minutes, one walking meditation between them.

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

Evening Service (Online)

Two meditation periods with time for stretching or walking between them. Join us on Zoom. To request our current password, please email [email protected].

Zoom, WA, United States

Meditation and Qigong Saturday with Anshin (Online)

Join us for Zazen from 8-8:30, followed by Qigong from 8:30 to 9. Relax. Breathe. Move.Join us in the ancient practice of harmonizing body and mind using simple, easy to follow meditation in motion. You will learn breathing techniques that generate free- flowing energy ......More

Join us for Zazen from 8-8:30, followed by Qigong from 8:30 to 9. Relax. Breathe. Move.Join us in the ancient practice of harmonizing body and mind using simple, easy to follow meditation in motion. You will learn breathing techniques that generate free- flowing energy in the spirit of non achieving. and removing hindrances for health benefits. The Qigong forms may include:Shibashi (19 movements, also considered the Tai Chi of Qigong.}Eight Brocades (Bau Duan Chin, a very old form)Zhan Zhuang (Standing Like a Tree, 5 movements)Duong Singh (Vietnamese, practiced by Thich Nhat Hahn monks and nuns using bamboo sticks)All are welcome. No experience necessary. This event is now on Zoom only.A Poem About Qigongby student Elizabeth Fitterer You remember vaguely,the circling. How simple it is,yet how intricate. Like, if you were a bird,this is how you might move. Like a creature who,when she has someplace to go,picks herself up then goes there. And when she landsshe folds herself into herselfin just a few well-rehearsed motions. And when she sleepsthe rain beads right off of her featherslike tears she doesn’t need anymore.

Zoom, WA, United States

Intro to Zen (Zendo)

New to Zen?   Please join us at our  informal monthly one-hour Introduction to Zen get-together. First Saturday of each month, 10-11am,  at the Zen Center. A brief introduction to Zen Buddhism as it is practiced at the Puget Sound Zen Center (PSZC).  We will go over  a ......More

New to Zen?   Please join us at our  informal monthly one-hour Introduction to Zen get-together. First Saturday of each month, 10-11am,  at the Zen Center. A brief introduction to Zen Buddhism as it is practiced at the Puget Sound Zen Center (PSZC).  We will go over  a few key points- what brings us to Zen, how to sit in zazen (Zen meditation), what to expect at a PSZC service. Plenty of time for questions!  All are welcome.

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

Evening Service (Online)

Two meditation periods with time for stretching or walking between them. Join us on Zoom. To request our current password, please email [email protected].

Zoom, WA, United States

Sunday Service (Zendo & Online)

Our Sunday service consists of chanting, two periods of sitting meditation, and a dharma talk. You may join us in person or by Zoom.https://zoom.us/j/5117064990. You may request the password by emailing [email protected]

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

First Sunday Potluck (Zendo)

Please join us for a potluck meal after the Sunday service.

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

Morning Service (Zendo & Online)

Join us in person or join us on Zoom. Please email [email protected] for our current password. Two sitting periods of 25 minutes, one walking meditation between them.

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

Evening Service (Online)

Two meditation periods with time for stretching or walking between them. Join us on Zoom. To request our current password, please email [email protected].

Zoom, WA, United States

Evening Service (West Seattle)

On Monday evenings we have two sitting periods with a short walking meditation between them, followed by a discussion. This service is in-personFauntleroy United Church of Christ9140 California Avenue SW in West Seattle.Go to the 4th floor chapel, room 402.

Fauntleroy Church – 4th Floor Chapel, 9140 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98136, United States

Morning Service (Zendo & Online)

Join us in person or join us on Zoom. Please email [email protected] for our current password. Two sitting periods of 25 minutes, one walking meditation between them.

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

Evening Service (Online)

Two meditation periods with time for stretching or walking between them. Join us on Zoom. To request our current password, please email [email protected].

Zoom, WA, United States

Morning Service (Zendo & Online)

Join us in person or join us on Zoom. Please email [email protected] for our current password. Two sitting periods of 25 minutes, one walking meditation between them.

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

Evening Service (Online)

Two meditation periods with time for stretching or walking between them. Join us on Zoom. To request our current password, please email [email protected].

Zoom, WA, United States

2026 Fall Zazenkai: The Everyday Conduct of a Bodhisattva — Dogen’s Four Exemplary Activities

The Everyday Conduct of a Bodhisattva — Dogen’s Four Exemplary ActivitiesTeachers: Koshin & Eko Our annual four-day zazenkai meditation retreat will take place at the Puget Sound Zen Center on Vashon Island from October 7-11, 2026. Beginning Wednesday evening, we will f......More

The Everyday Conduct of a Bodhisattva — Dogen’s Four Exemplary ActivitiesTeachers: Koshin & Eko Our annual four-day zazenkai meditation retreat will take place at the Puget Sound Zen Center on Vashon Island from October 7-11, 2026. Beginning Wednesday evening, we will follow a schedule of Zen practice, including daily zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), chanting, dharma talks, and teacher interviews, plus qi-gong and samu (work practice). THIS RETREAT IS NON-RESIDENTIAL. All will go home to sleep. If you are coming from off-Island, please contact the [email protected], who can help you find a place to stay. Camping on the PSZC grounds is available. A simple vegetarian breakfast and supper, plus drinks and snacks, will be served daily, but please be prepared to bring a bag lunch. Attendance is limited to full-time or half-time (Th and Fri) or Sat and Sun). Please contact the [email protected] with any questions or concerns, or if you have not previously sat at least a day-sit. Also, two half-fee scholarships are available for those in need please contact the registrar. The daily schedules are as follows: Wednesday, October 7 from 7-8:45 PM Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 8-11 from 6:30 AM to 8:45 PM 6:30 am: Tea and zazen7:30 am: Breakfast and Break8:30 am: Zazen, Kinhin9:45 am: Dharma Talk10:30 am: Zazen with Dokusan12:00 pm: Lunch and Break1:00 pm: Samu (Work Practice)2:00 pm: Qigong2:30 pm: Tea and Chanting3:15 pm: Zazen with Dokusan, Long Sit5:30 pm: Dinner and Break6:30 pm: Gyodo, Zazen8:45 pm: Closing Sunday 18 Oct, closing is at 5 pm, followed by a social hour Notes: 22 in-person places availableUnlimited places on Zoom offeredMember price live: $250 full, $125 halfMember price Zoom: $100 full, $50 halfNon-member price: $300 full, $150 halfNon-member price Zoom: $130 full, $65 half

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

Morning Service (Zendo & Online)

Join us in person or join us on Zoom. Please email [email protected] for our current password. Two sitting periods of 25 minutes, one walking meditation between them.

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

Evening Service (Online)

Two meditation periods with time for stretching or walking between them. Join us on Zoom. To request our current password, please email [email protected].

Zoom, WA, United States

Morning Service (Zendo & Online)

Join us in person or join us on Zoom. Please email [email protected] for our current password. Two sitting periods of 25 minutes, one walking meditation between them.

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States

Evening Service (Online)

Two meditation periods with time for stretching or walking between them. Join us on Zoom. To request our current password, please email [email protected].

Zoom, WA, United States

Meditation and Qigong Saturday with Anshin (Online)

Join us for Zazen from 8-8:30, followed by Qigong from 8:30 to 9. Relax. Breathe. Move.Join us in the ancient practice of harmonizing body and mind using simple, easy to follow meditation in motion. You will learn breathing techniques that generate free- flowing energy ......More

Join us for Zazen from 8-8:30, followed by Qigong from 8:30 to 9. Relax. Breathe. Move.Join us in the ancient practice of harmonizing body and mind using simple, easy to follow meditation in motion. You will learn breathing techniques that generate free- flowing energy in the spirit of non achieving. and removing hindrances for health benefits. The Qigong forms may include:Shibashi (19 movements, also considered the Tai Chi of Qigong.}Eight Brocades (Bau Duan Chin, a very old form)Zhan Zhuang (Standing Like a Tree, 5 movements)Duong Singh (Vietnamese, practiced by Thich Nhat Hahn monks and nuns using bamboo sticks)All are welcome. No experience necessary. This event is now on Zoom only.A Poem About Qigongby student Elizabeth Fitterer You remember vaguely,the circling. How simple it is,yet how intricate. Like, if you were a bird,this is how you might move. Like a creature who,when she has someplace to go,picks herself up then goes there. And when she landsshe folds herself into herselfin just a few well-rehearsed motions. And when she sleepsthe rain beads right off of her featherslike tears she doesn’t need anymore.

Zoom, WA, United States

Saturday Samu (Zendo)

Please join in the monthly work party supporting the zendo building and grounds. Questions email [email protected].

Puget Sound Zen Center, 18005 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States