• May Zazenkai

    Washington Ethical Society 7750 16th St NW, DC

    Join us for a “day of Zen” We have tea and light snacks, zazen, teisho (talks by Zen teachers), dokusan, chanting, and instruction. Arrive in time to be settled into the zendo by 8:55 AM for first bell at 9 AM. There is a requested donation of $50 full price / $25 discounted.

  • June Zazenkai

    Washington Ethical Society 7750 16th St NW, DC

    Join us for a zazenkai at Washington Ethical Society on June 6 from 8:40 AM to 3:00 PM.

  • Joyful Mind Zen Potluck & Movie Night

    Rockville United Church 355 Linthicum Street, Rockville

    Joyful Mind Zendo, our sister sangha, is hosting their annual potluck and movie screening. They are graciously inviting sister sanghas in the area to join them. To learn more and sign up, click below. Omnivore, vegan, and vegetarian dishes are all welcome. All items should be labeled due to dietary restrictions like nut allergies, gluten free, […]

  • Summer Mini-Ango

    One Heart Sangha is offering a 4-week Mini Ango. The Mini Ango provides a supportive structure to commit to an additional level of practice for a set period of time. The primary purpose of the Mini Ango is to deepen your practice, renew your commitment to the Dharma, and if you like, make a commitment […]

  • July Zazenkai

    Washington Ethical Society 7750 16th St NW, DC

    Join us for a “day of Zen” We have tea and light snacks, zazen, teisho (talks by Zen teachers), dokusan, chanting, and instruction. Arrive in time to be settled into the zendo by 8:55 AM for first bell at 9 AM. There is a requested donation of $50 full price / $25 discounted.

  • August Zazenkai

    Washington Ethical Society 7750 16th St NW, DC

    Join us for a “day of Zen” We have tea and light snacks, zazen, teisho (talks by Zen teachers), dokusan, chanting, and instruction. Arrive in time to be settled into the zendo by 8:55 AM for first bell at 9 AM. There is a requested donation of $50 full price / $25 discounted.

  • September Zazenkai

    Washington Ethical Society 7750 16th St NW, DC

    Join us for a zazenkai at Washington Ethical Society on Saturday, September 19 from 8:40 AM to 3:00 PM.

  • Reflection on the Precepts – “Capstone” Council Fire Circle

    Please join the 2026 Precept Study Class to reflect on the Tenth Grave Precept in an online fire circle. If you’ve been through Jukai, bring your experience of continuing to live with the Precepts – and for the Jukai class, bring your reflections on how they have become more than words on a page.

  • Bearing Witness at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum

    US Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, DC, United States

    We will be Bearing Witness to the WWII holocaust at the USHMM in downtown DC. Bearing Witness is an important step in the three tenets of engaged Buddhism. Attendance is free; OHS will provide timed-entry tickets.

    Free
  • October Morning Zazenkai and Jukai Ceremony

    Washington Ethical Society 7750 16th St NW, DC

    Join us for a morning zazenkai and afternoon Jukai ceremony at Washington Ethical Society on Saturday, October 10.

  • Joyful Mind Zen Community Sesshin

    Wellspring Conference Center 11411 Neelsville Church Road, Gaithersburg, MD

    Joyful Mind Zen Community is holding their fall sesshin from October 29 to November 1. Visit the Joyful Mind Zen Community website to learn more and register.

  • Zen Brush Art Workshop

    Washington Ethical Society 7750 16th St NW, DC

    Join One Heart Sangha and Washington Ethical Society for a Zen brush art workshop. Sensei Bob JinGen Ertman, who has studied brush art and calligraphy extensively with Japanese masters, will be leading the workshop. Brush art is a Japanese art form typically featuring natural subjects, Japanese characters, or traditional shapes like the circular enso. Zen […]