The ten Oxherding Pictures are an ancient guide to Zen practice, leading us through stages of development.  The 10th picture is titled “Returning to the Market with Bliss Bestowing Hands,” and represents the last step of practice.  Koshin Cain speaks at the Zen Center, August 20, 2017.

Peggy Rowe shares poetry and insight from her teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, July 30, 2017 at the Zen Center. Peggy has her Doctorate in Adult Education and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. She has also studied and practiced with many wise Native American elders. As a teacher, she blends

Alex Echevarria is a retired teacher of history and philosophy.  In 2007 he was honored by the US-Japan Foundation as the Outstanding Japanese Humanities teacher in the United States.  Alex has lived and traveled extensively through Japan and China, and his artwork is influenced by these aesthetics.  He moved to

Eko Jeff Kelley of Seattle Soto Zen speaks on Suffering and Buddhism at our annual summer day sit at the Kudus House.

In Zen practice we grow through recognizing, not avoiding the painful parts of our lives. Leonard Cohen’s work helps illuminate this important aspect of Zen practice. Koshin Cain speaks at the Zen Center on July 23, 2017.

In this series of talks, sangha members talk about their journeys on the Zen path. Berneta Walraven speaks at the Zen Center on June 25, 2017.

In America we cherish our independence. Buddhism reminds us that true freedom comes through recognizing our interconnection with others. Koshin Cain speaks at the Zen Center on July 2, 2017.

The Buddha told his followers they have to find wisdom the hard way. Koshin Chris Cain speaks at the Zen Center June 18, 2017.

Sangha member Wes Borden talks on koan #29 in the Mumonkan collection. Wes trained at the Rochester Zen Center, and has taught Chemistry at the University of Washington and the University of North Texas.

Though in Zen practice we learn to lose ourselves, being born as a new self is a vital part of our path. Koshin speaks at the Zen Center on May 21, 2017.