Potomac Zen Sangha

The Potomac Zen Sangha is located in Alexandria within walking distance of the metro (see directions below).  It is open to the public for meditation and talks by Zen Master Pohwa Sunim. Each class stands on its own and no prior experience is necessary.

We accept donations, but they aren't necessary. Guidelines are $10 per class, $15 per week, or $50 per month. Suggested student donations are half of these amounts.

Class Schedule

We are co-located with Mind Body Matters and Body in Balance at 1423 Powhatan St., suite #7, Alexandria, VA 22314. For directions, see link at the bottom of the page.

Please click on the name of the class to see a brief description.

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• Beginner's Zen Class
  
  
  • Wednesday 7:00PM - 9PM
    
    
  In the moment, there are no beginners nor experts. But you should learn to bloom a fresh lotus flower each second. Zen Tea will be served along with meditation discussion. The class includes two 20 minute sitting sessions and a walking meditation. Arrive early for one-on-one meditation dialog. Just come as you are.
  



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• Deep Zen Night
  
  
  • Friday 7:00PM - Midnight led by Zen Master Pohwa Sunim
  
  After a busy week, turn towards Zen and peaceful nighttime sitting and walking meditation. Mitigate suffering by developing a sages mind. Tiger never eats grass. Zen Warriors capture the eternal truth in every single moment of life and death. Join us for any portion of the deep Zen meditation.
  • 7-8PM  45 minutes sitting and 15 minutes walking meditation
  • 8-9PM  45 minutes sitting and 15 minutes walking meditation
  • 9-10PM  Zen Master's Dharma Talk. Private Koan interview with Master Sunim.
  • 10-11PM  45 minutes sitting and 15 minutes walking meditation
  • 11-Midnight  45 minutes sitting and 15 minutes walking meditation
  
  



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• Meditation and Chanting
  
  
  • Sunday 8:30AM - 10:30AM
  
  
  Buddha means Enlightenment. Because Buddha spoke without words, Udumbara only blooms on your tongue. Join us for an hour of morning sitting followed by chanting and Zen tea.
  

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Sangha Location

1423 Powhatan Street, Suite#7
Alexandria, VA 22314

Map
Directions

Park out front. Enter the gate (after 8:00PM or on weekends, punch in the # sign, followed by the number 4523). Then, climb the stairs. Suite#7 is the last door on the left. Past the reception desk, walk up the stairs to our meditation hall.


Email: potomaczen@yahoo.com

Sangha Newsletter

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News &
Coming Events!!!

1. Rocky Mountain Retreat

   September 12th-19th 2009

   At our Seventh Rocky Mountain Retreat, amid mountains and waterfalls, we saw what could not be seen.

2. Art On The Avenue

   Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

   Over 900 Washington area residents joined us in Del Ray to make more than 450 lotus lanterns at the Art on the Avenue event - artontheavenue.org. This was the ninth time we led this annual event.

3. EVERY FRIDAY 7PM to midnight : DEEP ZEN MEDITATION NIGHT



4. NEW DVDS AVAILABLE!!! Five DVDs of the Zen Dharma Exchange are now available at Amazon.com.
   To see information on the first one, CLICK HERE:  Zen Dharma Exchange DVD A