Nothing to Do, Nowhere to Go Intensive Practice Period 2026 The 2026 Intensive Practice Period begins on April 5 and culminates with sesshin at Camp Sealth, May 3 to May 10. This year the focus of study and practice is the record of Master Linji (Rinzai in Japan,) the Tang Dynasty Chinese teacher who exemplified […]
Dive deep into Zen practice at our seven-day retreat at beautiful Camp Sealth (Sunday, May 3–Sunday, May 10, 2026). Abbot Koshin Chris Cain will teach on “Faith in Yourself, Linji’s Radical Dharma.” Deep in the quiet of the northwestern forest, this seven-day silent retreat will feature a daily schedule of zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking […]
Join us in the zendo that morning for a flowerful ceremony that includes meditation, story, and bathing of the baby Buddha. Kids are most welcome for this event. Birthday cake and coffee to follow.
Join us for an informal one-hour introduction to Zen Buddhism as practiced at the Puget Sound Zen Center. We will start with what brings you to Zen; practice how to sit in zazen (Zen meditation), go over what to expect at a PSZC meditation service, and touch on the significance of just sitting to our […]
This is the annual meeting where we announce new Board and committee members and report on the state of the sangha and the plans for the upcoming fiscal year. Many changes occur in our sangha organization each year. At the June meeting, we honor and thank those stepping off our Board and hard-working committees, and […]
Our Summer Day-Sit will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at the Puget Sound Zen Center on Vashon Island. A day of silent practice (from 8:30am - 5:15 pm) in the Rinzai Zen tradition will include zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), chanting, a dharma talk and teacher interviews (dokusan), as well as qi […]
Zen practice fosters an approach to living that is lively, inquisitive and spontaneous. Spark up your Zen spontaneity by attending an Improv Workshop with Mik Kuhlman on Saturday, July 25. Time to be announced. Based on Vashon Island, Mik has been working as a performing and teaching artist, theatre-maker and producer in Seattle, Paris, and […]
Full Moon Sit on Sunrise Ridge Thursday, 8/27/26 "Many paths lead from the foot of the mountain, but at the peak we all gaze at the single bright moon" -Ikkyu Please join for our annual Full Moon Sit on Sunrise Ridge (up behind the Sea Mar clinic, at 10030 SW 210th St, Vashon) to sit […]
Join us for an informal one-hour introduction to Zen Buddhism as practiced at the Puget Sound Zen Center. We will start with what brings you to Zen; practice how to sit in zazen (Zen meditation), go over what to expect at a PSZC meditation service, and touch on the significance of just sitting to our […]
Our annual four-day zazenkai meditation retreat will take place at the Puget Sound Zen Center on Vashon Island from October 14-18, 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 […]
This is a five-week class that meets Thursday evenings in October and November: Runs for 5 Thursday evenings. 10/22/26, 10/29/26, 11/5/26, 11/12/26, 11/19/26) Notes Class limited to 16 in person, unlimited on Zoom Member price: $175 Non-member price: $200
In many traditions, late October/early November is regarded as a time when the veil between the living and the dead thins. At PSZC, this is a time to remember and honor our dead. Sangha members and visitors are invited to bring a photo or memento of a loved one to place on the special altar. […]
Join us for meditation and deepening your Zen practice in a supportive community on Vashon Island and in West Seattle.
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