I attend this church with my mom whos a devoted Christian for many years since she moved to the US…read more Happy memories chatting with the men's group leader Mr. Wang. Always speak cryptically but full of intelligence words. And joining their summer camp in Bellingham was fun and meaningful. Unforgettable times. Approach the path to become God's listeners . Worship and praise him with joy. This church provide spiritual service for both Mandarin& Cantonese speakers and have activities divided into small groups which suit your needs.

I've been to the Koyasan temple several times for the 'Moon Meditation' that Taijo-san leads, and…read moreit is one of the most healing experiences you will have. I'll describe the process a bit for those who aren't sure what to expect- First everyone removes their shoes and puts their bags under the bench at the beginning of the meditation room. The head monk will talk about the origin and purpose of the meditation, as well as give us sacred dirt from the Koyasan mountain in japan to rub into our hands. Rev. Taijo himself is just as humble as you would expect a monk to be, but he's also absolutely hilarious and personable! Before meditation we recite an excerpt from the heart sutra (you will fall behind regardless of how fast you can read or your Japanese proficiency lol. Don't be intimidated!) During the meditation, we sit on pillows and in front of the moon visualizer- sometimes in silence, sometimes chanting. And afterwards there is tea so that everyone can get to know each other! Both caffeinated and non-caffeinated options are available. Now, all of this is a 'normal' meditation pre-covid. While the temple is closed, sometimes we will have a moment of mindfulness in the park instead. I've actually dragged several friends to services with me and they all have been grateful for the experience! When it's safe to congregate again, I look forward to practicing at the temple again!

Just an absolute beautiful temple! Newley renovated, I went out for a meditation class and…read morethoroughly enjoyed myself. Learned allot highly recommend visiting.

In an area I was unaware of but a beautiful Temple. I was invited to come back and have evening…read moremeditation. I love the teachings of Buddhism and scripture.

Been attending this church for a few years. There are 2 congregations, English service meets at…read more9am and the Chinese meets at 11am on Sunday. Though the Chinese sermon is done in Mandarin, there is always English and Cantonese translation available. There are also youth service and children Sunday School at 11am. So far, my kids enjoy their Sunday School and find the lessons fun and interesting. The congregation is about mid size, has about 150 attendees during the 11am service. Though I think the delivery of sermon can be a little more lively, I truly appreciate the effort of the pastor and the entire church staff team. I enjoy the choirs and their singing is very beautiful. They also offer small bible study groups that meets either weekly or biweekly, which I find supportive in strengthening my faith. The church elders and members are very welcoming.

My husband and I recently attended an art opening here entitled, "Mandalas, Buddhas & More."…read morehttp://my.compassionateactionnetwork.com/xn/detail/2386694:Event:57954?xg_source=activity The art was intriguing as well as beautiful, and the venue, Nalanda West, offered an inviting garden entrance and a spacious gallery area. Colorful plates of finger foods and a variety of wines were served in an open, self-serve style on round tables that remained neat and tidy throughout the event. We enjoyed easy conversations with the artists and attendees, many of whom were fine artists themselves, including Dzogchen Ponlop, author of Rebel Buddha: On the Road to Freedom and an accomplished poet, calligrapher and photo artist. A relaxed, elegant evening.

A spiritual oasis. Nalanda West (and the NW Dharma Association) host a great series of speakers &…read moreworkshops, featuring teachers, scholars, poets, musicians, and eminent individuals from all over the world, speaking on subjects ranging from parenting to social justice and matters of a spiritual nature. Admission is usually inexpensive (though additional donations are encouraged for those with means to make them). There's a very nice bookstore downstairs as well. The meditation room upstairs is singularly beautiful.

Amazing community, wonderful Shrine room. I always felt very welcomed to the classes, to the…read more meditations and to the Cherenzi on Sundays. it is a Tibetan Budhist Monastery - what a better place to educate yourself and to learn to become a better, compassionate human being? May all be happy and may all be free!

I highly recommend the Friday Calm Abiding Meditation. It's open to the public. They have…read moreintroductory short sits starting at 7:00 PM where a few different short meditations are explained. At 7:30 the long sit sessions begin, consisting of three 20 minute sessions including a walking meditation around the front shrine/altar. I find these longer sits really force you to find your inner calm. I always leave feeling awake, energized, and ready to start my Friday night. Be sure to check their schedule: http://www.sakya.org/sakyacalendar.html Some Friday nights, they have special ceremonies (often not intended for those uninitiated into Buddhist practices) and the Calm Abiding Meditation is designated @Home.

Friendly and nice people. Descent amount of parking spaces in and around the church. Gym and…read morenursery within the church. Many different class rooms. Chinese and English services on Sundays. Nice building.

In the wake of Armageddon, and the whole thing about 2012 as the Mayans believed, it is time to get…read moreyourself into a church, so when Jesus comes down with fire and anger to punish us - you will be saved. This is definitely the place to go. Lots of singing, lots of good people to tell you that everything will be good - straight from the bible. Or if you are the old guy who is lonely and needs company and have no one to write your will to... why not make yourself feel like you are going to go somewhere after death by coming here and having your temporary family before your death? This church has a lot of good asian people, so after the sermon, as an asian person who has bad english pronunciation, I can find someone to talk to.

This is a beautiful church: culturally, physically, socially and spiritually. I have attended…read moreservices and dharma here on occasion and always been struck by the congregation's warmth and casual air. Seattle Buddhist Church practices Jodo Shinshu aka "Pure Land" aka "Shin" Buddhism. It is one of the most common branches of Buddhism in the US. Many people note that there are assimilation aspects to this branch: they have a bishop, they call their branches "churches" interchangeably with "temples", and introduced lessons to hymns. These things harken back directly to WWII and it speaks to Shin Buddhism's place in the Japanese-American story. I find the members of Seattle Buddhist Church so friendly, and definitely "teaching by doing". You will not find proselytizing - you really have to ask around to get information about practices, services, classes. One of the best times to find out about Shin Buddhism is during Bon Odori, because the church is open and they have informational lectures at that time. Speaking of Bon Odori - this is the site of Seattle's annual festival to celebrate our ancestors and has been for over 75 years! You will find me dancing there every summer. Check the Seafair calendar for each year's dates. Bon Odori is just one of the many cultural experiences the Seattle Church offers in addition to dharma, Japanese Language class, the bazaar, and cultural enrichment classes in conjunction with Nikkei Horizons Sr. Home (like hula, cooking, ikebana and crafts). Within this church they offer Camp Fire, Boy Scouts, Taiko drumming, basketball, and the YBA - Young Buddhist's Association. It 's a wonderful place for families!! My children have always been very comfortable here even though we're not regular attendees. Whether visiting for cultural or spiritual reasons, you will feel welcome at Seattle Buddhist Church!

So many good memories of this place. Dancing in line during Bon Odori. Learning flower arrangement…read more My sensei who taught me iaido. I attended this Temple/"Church" with my stepmom Lumchuan for several years. They orchestrated services very like in christian churches -- a bit of sermon, stand and sing a hymn together; it was very Americanized, and sometimes I really didn't want to go but I went anyway. My step-mom was a bikuni educated in a Thai monastery from age five on. Though I was steeped in Buddhism at the time, from her teachings and others, I never became a real believer in anything, which is okay for any good Buddhist! I love the idea that belief isn't necessary, that it can even be a goal to let go of such considerations. Rather than belief, for me it's art and literature and ceremony and culture and compassion, the most secular of religions. Even if there were a god it wouldn't matter, since he she or it no less than we are bound to this wheel of sorrows. So, I'd bow to the golden Buddha in the niche of this church and light incense and clap thrice, while Lumchuan fell prone before the Buddha in ecstatic devotion. As a kid that was a little embarrassing to me, to be standing beside my step-mom who goes flat on the floor like nobody else did. But what I'd give to spend another day with her now, gone so many years. Dunno if she achieved liberation or not. All of us seem just a little too foolish to ever achieve that.