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Kannon Do
Zen Meditation Center
Kannon Do, located in Mountain View, brings the spiritual practice of Soto Zen Buddhism to the Peninsula and South Bay. Its mission is to provide a welcoming environment for individuals to explore Zen practice as well as to encourage a spiritual worldview that will bring balance to the distractions and demands of life in the modern world.
Primary activities include:
- Meditation
- Exploration of Buddhist teachings
- Discovering ways that Zen practice can be expressed in the activities of daily life
Kannon Do is a non-residential center, voluntarily maintained and supported by its members. There are no membership requirements to participate in its activities. The center welcomes all individuals interested in exploring Zen practice, regardless of race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Daily Practice Schedule
| Monday – Friday : 5:30 – 6:10am & 12:00 – 12:30pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday Evening | Saturday Morning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No fee, registration, or membership required. Modest attire, please (cover shoulders, no shorts).
* These are good times for beginners to come for the first time. See Introduction to Practice.
A Sense of Something Greater explores the growing relationship between Zen and the personal impact of progress and technology in today’s world.
INTRODUCTORY VIDEO TO KANNON DO
This 5 minute video shows the relevance of Zen practice to daily life in the modern world. Kannon Do members talk about their personal experiences with the practice and the role it plays in their lives.