The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives - OBC
The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives is dedicated to the practice of the Serene Reflection Meditation tradition, known as Ts'ao-Tung Ch'an in China and Soto Zen in Japan. The Order was incorporated in 1983 by Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett to serve as the international umbrella organization for the monasteries, priories (local temples), and meditation groups led by priests of our lineage in Britain, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. Reverend Master Haryo Young serves as Head of the Order.
OBC NORTH AMERICAN PRIORIES, TEMPLES and MEDITATION GROUPS
AMERICAN PRIORIES, TEMPLES and MEDITATION GROUPS
Berkeley Buddhist Priory
The Berkeley Buddhist Priory is located in Albany, California. The temple offers a regular schedule of meditation, classes, Buddhist services and retreats. Reverend Master Kinrei Bassis serves as Prior.
Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory
The priory is located in Columbia, South Carolina. Reverend Master Rokuzan Kroenke is the Prior of the temple. The temple offers an orientation to the practice and a weekly schedule of meditation, services and classes.
Eugene Buddhist Priory
The priory, located just south of Eugene, Oregon, offers a weekly schedule of meditation, services and classes under the direction of Prior, Reverend Master Oswin Hollenbeck.
North Cascades Buddhist Priory is a temple of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. The chief priest is Rev. Master Koshin Schomberg. The priory consists of a monastic community, located in South Pierce County, and a lay congregation. Meditation groups meet regularly at the monastery, and in Seattle, Bremerton, Port Townsend and on Bainbridge Island. The priest for the meditation groups in Bremerton, Port Townsend and on Bainbridge Island is Rev. Master Teigan Stevens.
Pine Mountain Buddhist Temple
Pine Mountain Buddhist Temple is a temple and retreat center located in the central coast mountains of Southern California near Maricopa. Reverend Master Phoebe Van Woerden is Abbess of the temple.
Portland Buddhist Priory
The priory is located in the south eastern section of Portland, Oregon. Daily meditation and services are offered, as well as festivals, ceremonies and monthly retreats. Reverend Master Meiko Jones is prior of the city temple.
Wallowa Buddhist Temple
The Wallowa Buddhist Temple serves as a small contemplative Buddhist temple in Joseph, Oregon. Reverend Master Meido Tuttle is the priest of the temple. The temple is offered both for those in the area who are interested in Buddhist meditation and practice and for monks and members of the lay congregation of our Order who wish to come for individual spiritual retreats.
MEDITATION GROUPS
The Chico Serene Reflection Meditation Group is a fellowship of Buddhists affiliated with Shasta Abbey. The meditation group meets each Wednesday evening at 7:00 for meditation and a brief ceremony. When monks are present, there is also a Dharma talk and an opportunity for private spiritual counseling. The monks offer meditation instruction to beginners. The meditation group cordially invites newcomers and visitors to come any time to learn about the practice.
The meditation group meets on Monday evenings at the Applegate Community Center in Applegate, CA from 7 - 9 p.m. for meditation, scripture recitation, Dharma discussions and tea. Meditation instruction is available. Monks come monthly to offer the Dharma and lead some Saturday retreats. For more information contact bearrivermeditationgroup@gmail.com.
CANADIAN PRIORIES AND TEMPLES
Lions Gate Buddhist Priory
Lions Gate Buddhist Priory is located at Dragon Flower Mountain, on one hundred and sixty acres of land in the Botanie Valley, near the village of Lytton in the B.C. interior. Regular retreats are offered and visitors and guests are welcome. Lay members and friends of the Priory meet regularly in Vancouver and Lytton, B.C Reverend Master. Koten Benson is the Prior of the temple.
Vancouver Island Zen Sangha
The Vancouver Island Zen Sangha practices Serene Reflection Meditation under the guidance of Reverend Master Meiten, the resident teacher. The Sangha serves Buddhists in the Victoria area of British Columbia, meeting twice a week.
For EUROPEAN MONASTERY, TEMPLES AND PRIORIES please see the OBC website.
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