Seattle Koyasan
Shingon Buddhist Temple
NOTE: No meditations during the period between July 29 and Aug. 14. The next meditation session is on Sat. Aug. 15. Please email contact@seattlekoyasan.com for inquiries.
Services: every Sunday at noon
Click here to register for all events, meditations and services
Special services are performed by request. Please email contact@seattlekoyasan.com for details. Please kindly read and accept our liability waiver and media release before attending any open services and events.
Announcements
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Goma Fire Ritual
12 pm, Noon, Sunday Aug. 30, Pacific Time
In-person and Online
Cut out hesitations. Burn out attachments. Regain your innate energy as a being.
躊躇を断ち切れ。執着を焼き尽くせ。あなたが元気（元の氣）を取り戻してこそ、世界も元気になる。See you in the fire!🙏
During the ritual, Gomagi wish sticks will be burned in the fire embodying Fudo Myoo's gigantic compassion. You can purchase as many Gomagi sticks as you would like. Please provide your wish in English or Japanese in the space provided in the next screen. お願いは、日本語で書いていただいてもOKです。
Admission only：FreeOne Gomagi Stick: $10
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Meditation Changes
6 PM on Mondays
1 PM and 6 PM on Wednesdays
9 AM on Saturdays
Beginning on Feb. 1, 2026, the following changes have taken effect for our meditation practices:
1. All participants are asked to have attended 10 Sunday Services prior to their first meditation session.
2. Participation fee for non-members is $10 per session.
Annual members will continue to have access to meditations for free, or on a donation basis. Our Sunday Services will remain open and accessible to the public at no cost.
For details about the changes and the reason behind them, please read Ven. Taijo’s message by clicking the link above.
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Pilates Mat Class
In-person only. Online classes are coming this summer!
4:40 PM Pacific to 5:40 PM on 1st - 4th Wednesdays
At Seattle Koyasan Dojo
Pilates emphasizes attentive, intentional movement, a focus that parallels the Buddhist concepts of 調身・調息・調心: aligning the body, settling the breath, and steadying the mind.
Rooted in Pilates principles and supported by functional mat work, this all‑levels class builds core strength through body awareness, control, and mindful movement.
All class fees are donated 100% to Seattle Koyasan, offering a meaningful way to begin 2026 — strengthening your body while supporting the temple at the same time!
This is an in-person class held at the temple's dojo. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat; a limited number will be available to borrow.
Instructor: Ritsu Itoi
Ritsu is a Seattle‑based Pilates instructor integrating traditional movement training with contemplative practice. Her teaching highlights body awareness, functional strength, and the steadying presence of mindful attention.