NEW

On Saturday, June 1st, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rev Cederman will be participating in a discussion about the crisis in Myanmar at the Interfaith Community Sanctuary, 1763 NW 62nd Street in the Ballard disctrict of Seattle. The event is free and open to the public. For more information please click here.

From August 12th through August 16th, we will be holding our second annual Kidz Dharma Camp. The camp will teach Buddhist values to children of all ages in a fun and safe environment. For more information about the camp, please check out our Dharma Camp page.

We will be participating in the Walk for Rice on Saturday, June 29. The Walk for Rice raises funds for the food bank operated by the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS). The ACRS food bank is one of the largest food banks in Washington and the only one that regularly distributes food for Asian diets. If you would like to join us on the walk and/or donate money to our team, please click here.

We are now holding a Sunday service on the third Sunday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Ballard-Alki Odd Fellows Lodge, 1706 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107.

We now offer Shikan "Calmness and Insight" meditation on the last Saturday of most months, usually from 8:00 a.m. to noon. This type of meditation is based on the teachings of Chih'i, also known as Master Tien Tai. Please check the calendar or contact the temple to verify the schedule.

Rokusai Nichi (六斎日) refers to the 6 days of fasting and practice observed on the 8th, 14th, 15th, 23rd and final two days of each lunar month. Members are encouraged to eat vegetarian meals on those days and to fast after the noon meal. Solar calendar days are marked on the calendars below. If you have medical problems, please consult your physician before fasting.

Sunday Services
On most Sundays we offer a service at 10:30 a.m. The first Sunday of the month is usually set aside for a special children's service (adults are welcome to come to the children's service). Please check the calendar below for updates and details.

Dharma School
Dharma school for children is held most Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, please contact the temple at (206) 356-7405 or Seattlebuddhist@Hotmail.com