We make Zen come alive!

The Zenwest Buddhist Society is a dynamic community of practitioners of Zen Buddhism. Zenwest offers a sustainable environment for the practice of living Zen in our lives and in our world. We offer local practice opportunities to members in Victoria, BC, Canada. We also maintain a number of on-line resources for people to engage with and deepen their zen practice, wherever they happen to live.

Appropriate Response

by Reverend Hoyu | March 16, 2020 | Breaking News | 0 Comments

What is the appropriate response to CoVid19? In Douglas Adams’ first book the “Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy” he refers to the the guide as bearing the words “DON'T PANIC inscribed in large yellow friendly letters on its cover.” In this time of CoVid-19 we would do well to etch this into our consciousness. It would also be equally useful to remember to “carry a towel” (also from the Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy), your towel literally or metaphorically, to remind yourself to wash your hands frequently with soap and water from 20-30 seconds. It is also a keen reminder that we are all in...

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Tuesday Evening Zen Meditation — Victoria

Zenwest’s Tuesday Evening Zen Meditation at the Interfaith Chapel is an open door to explore the way of zazen (seated meditation), the traditional and integral practice of Zen Buddhism.

Sunday Zendo

Our home temple, Roseberry Temple, is in Victoria, BC. We have transitioned to having pod Temples in line with our new foundation of practice opportunities and activities offered by members. We are also pleased to introduce Beechwood Temple in Fairfield...

Zenwest Chants

Here you will find the Zenwest Chant Book as well as MP3 recordings of all the chants done in our regular Sunday service.

Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking, published on-line at the Times Colonist website, is an opportunity for local wisdom traditions to share. Our Reverend Soshin McMurchy occasionally writes an article for Spiritually Speaking. Read her wise words here:

Navigating White Fragility

World Interfaith Harmony Week

Zen 101 for Activists (or Do You Love Earthworms?)

Finding a Way Past the Daydreaming

Mindfulness Provides Understanding of Silent Racism

With Some Practice You Can Flourish in Hard Times

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Zen Practice Schedule and Events

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Online Courses

Zenwest offers a free on-line course and teachings online to help your practice. Learn at your own pace!

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Zenwest Community

We are currently undergoing a rebuilding and a reimagining of our community. If you wish to be a part of exciting new opportunities, contact us.

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