SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: In response to the unsettling developments in the news, notably protests and marches, Kannon Do will dedicate a special meditation and recitation of the lovingkindness sutra this Saturday, 8/19/17, in the spirit of peace and nonviolence. Meditation will begin at 9:20 AM. For those who are new to meditation, instruction will be given at 9:00 AM.

Kannon Do Zen Meditation Center

Kannon Do brings the spiritual practice of Soto Zen Buddhism to the San Francisco Peninsula and the South Bay, including Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, San Jose, and surrounding communities.   Its purpose is to encourage and support a spiritual worldview in lives faced with constant distractions, work and family pressures, and demanding deadlines. Primary activities include meditation, exploration of Buddhist teachings, and 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.