Three Treasures Sangha of the Pacific Northwest
Description
Three Treasures Sangha of the Pacific Northwest (TTS) is a lay Zen group located in Seattle, Washington and affiliated with the Diamond Sangha, an independent lineage founded by Robert Aitken Rōshi, a dharma heir in the Sanbō Kyōdan (Harada-Yasutani-Yamada) lineage.
Our form is derived from the Japanese tradition, favoring simplicity. While we focus on individual sitting meditation (zazen), we also recite texts (sutras) together. Talks and private interviews with the teachers provide a chance to ask questions and to refine our understanding. Our practice emphasizes experience over concepts, so no beliefs are necessary; it allows us direct experience of underlying reality, so it is not in conflict with other faiths. This practice fosters concentration and clarity of mind, going to the core of all spiritual work.
All aspects of the practice are designed to foster immediate engagement with the boundless totality available to us all. Our practice is both personal and engaged with community and the world in which we live. We warmly invite you to join us.
Practice Schedule
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Weekly Zazen at the Practice Center
Wednesday evenings: Gathering for practice-related discussion at 6:30. Zazen and teacher interviews 7:00-8:30pm. In-person and by zoom.
Friday mornings 6:30-7:30 am followed by breakfast, followed by a discussion of specifically practice-related topics. Currently by zoom only.
Monthly Zazenkai (zenkai,)
Single or multi-day retreats including meditation, teisho (talks) and dokusan (interviews) with teachers Lee Shields and Madelon Bolling.
Private interviews available during zazen in zenkai or sesshin to discuss any practice-related topic.
Sesshin
Week-long intensive retreats including meditation, teisho and dokusan with teacher Lee Shields
Calendar
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Tradition
Japanese Zen Tradition
Teacher
Lee Shields, Madelon Bolling
Phone
206-395-5226
Website
http://three-treasures-sangha.org/
Location
1910 24th Avenue South Seattle Washington 98144 United States.