Zen Buddhist Sangha of Washington, D.C.
To study the Buddha way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be actualized by myriad things. When actualized by myriad things, your body and mind as well as the bodies and minds of others drop away. No trace of realization remains, and this no-trace continues endlessly. –Dogen
Ka Shin Zendo is a group of dedicated lay Zen practitioners founded in 1969. Our focus is zazen, the seated meditation at the core of Buddhist practice that aims to cultivate awareness and cut through delusion, awakening practitioners to the reality of the here and now.
We offer zazen twice weekly, weekend retreats and other events. For newcomers, a brief orientation (by appointment) takes place on the first Saturday of each month. We practice at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church at the corner of Maple and Tulip Streets, Takoma Park, MD. Please check our schedule, as we are open only during scheduled sitting and retreat times. If you have questions or would like additional information, please email us. To be added to our email list, please click here. You can also follow us on Facebook.
We offer zazen twice weekly, weekend retreats and other events. For newcomers, a brief orientation (by appointment) takes place on the first Saturday of each month. We practice at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church at the corner of Maple and Tulip Streets, Takoma Park, MD. Please check our schedule, as we are open only during scheduled sitting and retreat times. If you have questions or would like additional information, please email us. To be added to our email list, please click here. You can also follow us on Facebook.
We have resumed in-person practice
We have returned to our normal in-person schedule in our space in Takoma Park Presbyterian Church: Saturdays from 8:30-10:30 a.m. (two 35-min. sits, followed by tea/discussion) and Monday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. (two 40-min. sits).
Masks are not required, but we ask that all participants be fully vaccinated. If you have a health condition that precludes vaccination, please consider wearing a mask.
For those who would like to continue attending remotely, we are still offering a hybrid approach over Zoom at this link.
Full details about our sits can be found on our schedule page. We are continuing to offer orientations for newcomers on the first Saturday of the month. Details here.
We have returned to our normal in-person schedule in our space in Takoma Park Presbyterian Church: Saturdays from 8:30-10:30 a.m. (two 35-min. sits, followed by tea/discussion) and Monday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. (two 40-min. sits).
Masks are not required, but we ask that all participants be fully vaccinated. If you have a health condition that precludes vaccination, please consider wearing a mask.
For those who would like to continue attending remotely, we are still offering a hybrid approach over Zoom at this link.
Full details about our sits can be found on our schedule page. We are continuing to offer orientations for newcomers on the first Saturday of the month. Details here.