Ka Shin Zendo - Zen Buddhist Center of Washington DC

Ka Shin Zendo is a group of dedicated lay Zen practitioners founded in 1969. Our focus is zazen, the seated meditation at the core of Buddhist practice that aims to cultivate awareness and cut through delusion, awakening practitioners to the reality of the here and now.

We offer zazen twice weekly, periodic weekend retreats and a discussion group. For beginners, an introduction to Zen takes place on the first Sunday of each month. Please check our schedule, as we are open only during scheduled sitting and retreat times.