Speaker: Koshin Cain

Buddhist Awakening, and Why A Little Might Be Good For Everyone

This week’s service is presented by Koshin Cain from the Puget Sound Zen Center.The word “Buddha” means “one who is awake.” What kind of waking up did he do? And how might everyone wake up a little, whether Buddhist or not?   The recording for this service is not available at this time.

This Breath, This Body

Guest speaker Koshin Cain, Abbott of the Puget Sound Zen Center, will talk on the subject “For the Buddha, present moment awareness is the foundation of wisdom and compassion.” There will be a Sunday Market, and after the service we will have a very special “Continuing Conversation” with Abbott Cain. Grab something to drink and … Continue reading This Breath, This Body

The Fruits of Emptiness: In Zen the Road to Wholeness Runs Through Emptiness

On Sunday, Koshin Cain will speak to us about “The Fruits of Emptiness: In Zen the Road to Wholeness Runs Through Emptiness.” In RE this week, we welcome April and the theme of “Wholeness.” We will be creating Ensō, or zen circles, as we listen to music. We will consider how the circle represents wholeness: … Continue reading The Fruits of Emptiness: In Zen the Road to Wholeness Runs Through Emptiness