… It is a unique meditation lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. This group is dedicated to support the meditation group in Seattle under the Guidance of His Eminence Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche and Kenchen Trinley Paljor Rinpoche and under the spiritual protection of His Holiness XVII Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje. More at our webpage: http://www.dharmakaya.org/

This is a private group for participants of the Shakgya retreat under the guidance of HE Kilung Jigme Rinpoche.

We laugh! About 45 minutes of laughing just for the health of it. Guided exercises to produce real or fake laughter, doesn't matter. Not much stretching, but wear comfortable cloths. Reduce stress, anxiety and worry. Increase endorphins, reduce cortisol and strengthen your immune system. People who laugh together like each other! Laughter breaks down the barriers, connects people and helps build trust. It is easy to feel good towards someone who is laughing.

Buddha Jewel Zen Center and Monastery celebrates it's second year in Seattle. This meetup group offers information to everyone about the Zen Center and it's upcoming classes and events. The monastery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday 9am-9pm. Your welcome to come in for a tour and meet the Dharma Masters. all classes are free, all support comes from your generous donation (dana).

Due to my teachers stepping down from his responsibilities at Kanzeon Zen Center in Salt Lake City. I've been requested to take over the running of the center there. The Sunday the 16th class is cancelled because I need to travel to Salt Lake and meet with the Sangha there. I'll be back the following Sunday and the doors will be open one last time, Sunday February 20th, after which there will be no more classes at Trikaya. Thankyou very much for your support and my apologies for this sudden en …

… Our venue is the Academy of Koei-Kan Karate-Do at Belluvue for a time being until we can find a new place in seattle. Our group hosts Zen retreats and special events, such as Tea Ceremony, workshops and shared meals. We plan to travel to Japan to visit Buddhist Temples and attend ceremony. Dokusan is available through Kosho-San. We are developing a Northwest Zen Community and Center to foster Zen practice. A core value for our group is social responsibility that is contributing to the well …

Weekly meditation practice! Ocean Light Zen is a community dedicated to help each of us perceive our true nature and save all beings from suffering. We offer weekly Zen meditation practice in West Seattle to serve the greater Seattle community. We also offer retreats, dharma talks, kong-an interviews to support and sustain a rewarding Zen meditation practice. Ocean Light is affiliated with the Kwan Um School of Zen, which has a worldwide network of Zen centers and teachers to provide even more s …

Announcing an opportunity to join with others and truly prioritize your spiritual life this new year! This will involve developing and maintaining a consistent meditation practice, forming supportive relationships with likeminded individuals who are on a similar path, and expanding your knowledge of the tools, teachings, and other resources available to you. Bimonthly meetings will consist of group meditation, watching videos of different teachers, small and large group discussion, and instruc …

We are from the Soto Zen Tradition. This group is for you if you are curious about Zen practice, or you are a Zen practitioner looking to develop a practice with mentorship and camaraderie. We conduct a formal weekly class on Saturday mornings which includes Zazen, Kinhin, Chanting, Tea and Zen Chat. We also have readings and Dharma discussions. Our guide is Kosho Itagaki, a Zen priest, born, educated and ordained in Japan. Our venue is the Academy of Koei-Kan Karate-Do. Our group hosts Zen retr …

    Tao Te Ching/Chapter One/ translated by the Organizer---------------------- The Tao that can be spoken of is not the Transcendent Tao.  The identity ( within ) that can be identified ( as the Self ) is not the Transcendent Identity. The origins of the heavens and the earth ( i.e. the universe ) are “beyond description.” All the manifold beings which have been produced by Nature are “describable” ( and open to scientific classification ). Therefore, ever desireless, we can observe t …

  Hi, Welcome! This Meetup is geared towards old students of Vipassana as taught by S.N. Goenka. If you are interested in Vipassana meditation I recommend checking out -- dhamma.org -- where you can sign up for a free 10 day meditation course (amazing vegetarian food and accommodations are provided at no cost).  After the course you are welcome to join our meetup group! I am (hoping) that there is interest from old Vipassana students out there who have completed at least one ten day course in ha …

Meditation Class in English Wednesday at 7:00pm to 8:30pm Everyone is Welcome! The classes will allow you to unwind your mind and return to your true home. They will provide you with new tools for dealing with stress, anxiety and problems. They will also help you to transform negative states of mind, such as hatred, greed and anger; and to cultivate positive minds, such as patience and loving kindness. The class is free and no registration is required.