Olympia Zen Center 
Order of Ryokan
3248 39th Way NE
Olympia, WA 98506
ph: 360-357-2835
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Olympia Zen Center practices meditation in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition
Please keep a special remembrance for
the people of the Philippines
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Print a copy of the book, ORYOKI, the Soto Zen meal practice using Buddha's eating bowls.
Recent Dharma Talks:
On the benefits of Kesa, a talk during Rohatsu Sesshin
What Does My Effort Give Rise To?
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NEW: SUNDAY MORNINGS on the last Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. See Practice Schedule for info.
Olympia Zen Center is the home temple of the Order of Ryokan in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition. Practicing in Olympia since 1995, we offer meditation, services, retreats, study, training and experience in all forms of traditional Soto Zen practice open to everyone, along with residency for practicing students at the center. We emphasize the teachings of Priest-Poet Ryokan, with whom we are in lineage. We are just 5 miles from the center of downtown Olympia on a peaceful, quiet site at the edge of a lake along the Chehalis Western Trail.
We are completely supported by donations which come from the heart of Generosity of our many benefactors.
Kakurenbo Or the Whereabouts of Zen Priest Ryokan
by Eido Frances Carney with translations by Nobuyuki Yuasa
Temple Ground Press, 2013 ISBN 978-09855565114 www.Amazon.com or local bookstores
Please contribute products to the YWCA Other Bank for 400 individuals in need every week. A collection bin is located in the entry way to the Zendo. They need: personal hygiene supplies, diapers, and household cleaning products.
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All contributions to Olympia Zen Center are 501(c)3 tax deductible.
3248 39th Way NE
Olympia, WA 98506
ph: 360-357-2835
director
