Events

Puget Sound Zen Center

In-Person Covid-19 Guidelines (August 2021)

The Puget Sound Zen Center Board of Directors wishes to prioritize the health and safety of all who wish to attend events in person. Our policies regarding COVID-19 safety are a blend of the most current CDC guidance, King County requirements, and Vashon Island community considerations. These policies may change as the Covid-19 situation evolves.

Fully vaccinated persons are welcome to attend any outdoor in-person events. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to attend online via Zoom.

• Those planning to attend in-person are not required to show proof of vaccination but are asked to register in advance (events are free) and to affirm vaccination status on registration.
• Masks are optional at outdoor in-person events with the exception that masks are required for chanting.
• Chairs and cushions will be placed six feet apart and attendees are encouraged to observe social distancing.
• We will keep a record of those in attendance at both events.

Eventually we will have our first indoor sit at the proposed new Zen Center home (Island Funeral Services building). This sit will be dependent on the status of the property negotiations and on the changing Covid-19 situation. For an indoor in-person sit the guidelines are:

• Fully vaccinated persons only at indoor in-person events. Services will be online for those who are unvaccinated or who are otherwise unable to attend in person.
• Those planning to attend indoor in-person events will be asked to send proof of vaccination in advance to Jim Hunziker, who will maintain a list of vaccinated persons eligible to attend in-person.
• Masks are strongly advised at all times for indoor in-person events, but may be removed for tea service.
• Masks are required for chanting.
• Chairs and cushions will be placed six feet apart and attendees are encouraged to continue to observe social distancing at all times.
• We will keep a record of those in attendance