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 in person twice weekly and virtually Monday-Thursday mornings, 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 in person twice weekly and virtually Monday-Thursday mornings, 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 meet in person and virtually via Zoom on 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). We also offer virtual open sitting on Zoom Monday-Friday 6-7 a.m.
We ask that those attending in person be fully vaccinated and boosted. We follow Montgomery County guidance on masks; they are currently optional.
If you are interested in participating via Zoom, please email us for the link.
Full details about our sits can be found on our schedule page. We also offer orientations for newcomers in person on the first Saturday of the month. Details here.
Spring one-day retreat Saturday, April 15. See the events page for details.