Olympia Zen Center
Order of Ryokan
3248 39th Way NE
Olympia, WA 98506
ph: 360-357-2835
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Olympia Zen Center practices in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition
"The moon and the earth are one and myself one with them." Ryokan
"Katsu (Shout)" by Shoen Tokunaga Introduction to Brush Calligraphy May 19 and June 16 in preparation for the October visit of Calligraphy Master Shoen Tokunaga Sensei from Japan
Please keep the famine-struck people of Somalia and the people of Syria in prayer.
Click here for a map to the temple
Print a copy of the book, ORYOKI, the Soto Zen meal practice using Buddha's eating bowls.
Recent Dharma Talks:
On the benefits of Kesa, a talk during Rohatsu Sesshin
What Does My Effort Give Rise To?
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Olympia Zen Center is the home temple of the Order of Ryokan in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition. Practicing in Olympia since 1995, we offer meditation, services, retreats, study, training and experience in all forms of traditional Soto Zen practice open to everyone. We emphasize the teachings of Priest-Poet Ryokan, with whom we are in lineage. We are just 5 miles from the center of downtown Olympia on a peaceful, quiet site at the edge of a lake along the Chehalis Western Trail.
We are completely supported by donations which come from the heart of Generosity of our many benefactors.
EIDO FRANCES CARNEY'S BLOG: THOUGHTS, OBSERVATIONS
and American Zen Teachers Association
Gogo-an is a symbol of Ryokan's life and a hut for solitary meditation practice.
Affiliate: Port Angeles Zen Community
Port Angeles Zen Community is Led by Rev. Jikyo C.J. Wolfer
Meditation Tuesday evenings 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Newcomer instruction at 6:15 p.m. Please telephone for appointment. 360-477-5954
3248 39th Way NE
Olympia, WA 98506
ph: 360-357-2835
director
