Guest Night

Everyone is welcome. Zen is very easy to learn. Ocean Light Zen Center shares meditation practice each Thursday at the Community Center on Mercer Island.

If you have never been to Zen practice before, no problem!  Just show up at 630PM. We'll be setting up the room at that time and we'll be very happy to welcome you.  It will take only about 15 minutes to show you the basics and answer some questions. Then we start together at 7PM. The best way to understand what Zen can do for you is to try it, so off we go!

If you have any questions before you come, feel free to email us any time.

Click here for location, weekly schedule, and directions.

Things You Learn In Your First Visit

Body - Sitting comfortably with good posture to promote awareness

Breath Technique - Deep, full breathing to promote a clear mind and a healthy body

Simple Mantra - To cultivate concentration, mindfulness, and compassion

Direction - Why practice Zen?  How can Zen help you and help our suffering world?

A Zen Challenge

Moment to moment, truth appears.  Can you see it?  Do you hear it?  Can you smell it?  Taste it?  Touch it?  Do you understand it?

In each moment, when truth appears, there is a situation, a relationship and a correct function.  How will you respond?

Wake up!  Respond with great love and great compassion.