Budai (C) or Hotei (J), the legendary Chinese monk who became associated with Maitreya Bodhisattva

Budai (C) or Hotei (J), the legendary Chinese monk who became associated with Maitreya Bodhisattva (opens in a new window)

The Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory is a branch temple and meditation center of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, an international Buddhist organization of monastic and lay members founded by the late Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett.

For all who might wish to join us, please see our Orientation page. You would be welcome. We wish to make our practice accessible to anyone who might be interested. Please let us know how we may help.

The Priory is dedicated to the tradition of Serene Reflection Meditation, which emphasizes silent meditation, mindfulness in daily life, and guiding one’s life by the moral Precepts of Buddhism. These are the cornerstones of Buddhist practice, the means by which one may come to know the Truth for oneself. The Priory, with Buddhist monks in residence, offers instruction, guidance, and support for this practice.