Seattle Soto Zen

09/05/2026

Join us this Sunday, September 7th at our zendo on Capitol Hill or our online zoom zendo. As this is the first Sunday of the month, our morning starts with beginners Zazen instruction at 8:25. We will sit for two periods of meditation beginning at 9:00. At 10:00, Kanshin will give a dharma talk on "Enjoy the Dharma!"

08/28/2026

This Sunday, August 30th, we will have meditation at our regular time of 9:00 am. At 10:00, we will have a student way-seeking mind talk in place of the regular dharma talk. Everyone is welcome to join us at the zendo or online at our regular zoom link.

08/22/2026

We will meet at our regular time of 9:00 am this Sunday, August 23rd. At 10:00, following our two periods of meditation, Kanshin will give a dharma talk on "The field of happiness robe." All are welcome!

08/15/2026

We will meet this Sunday, August 16th, at 9:00 am for two periods of meditation. At 10:00, Kanshin will give a dharma talk on "The True Dragon." Everyone is welcome to join us online or at our zendo in Capitol Hill.

08/08/2026

This Sunday, August 9th, we will meet for two periods of meditation at 9:00 am. At 10:00, Kanshin will give a dharma talk on "This pivotal opportunity." Join us in person or on zoom!

08/01/2026

Join us! On Sunday, August 2nd. We begin the day with newcomers orientation at 8:25 am, followed by two periods of Zazen beginning at 9:00. As this is the first Sunday of the month, we will have our regular well-being and memorial service, followed by a dharma talk by Shindo Steve Given. All are welcome, at our zendo and our zoom link.

07/25/2026

Seattle Soto Zen will meet this Sunday, July 26th at 9:00 am. You're invited to join us at the zendo on Capitol Hill, or at our zoom link. At 10:00 am, Kanshin will give a dharma talk on "Total Engagement in Immovable Sitting."

07/17/2026

This Sunday, July 19th, we will meet at our regular time of 9:00 am at the Capitol Hill zendo and at our regular zoom link. At 10:00, we will have a student way-seeking mind talk by Alexander. Due to the personal nature of the way-seeking mind talks, they will not be recorded or posted on our website after Sunday (you can still watch live on zoom though!).

07/17/2026

Zen Picnic! This Saturday day afternoon, July 18th at 3:30 at Tokushu Nathan's place on Capitol Hill. Email [email protected] if you need the address.

07/11/2026