North Star Dharma Refuge

Weekly Schedule

If you are coming to the temple for the first time, even if you have practiced any form of meditation before, we ask that you contact the temple and arrange for meditation instruction. It is very helpful for newcomers to become familiar with our forms of meditation and what we teach at the temple, as well as our morning and evening ceremonial services.

Please wear comfortable, modest, loose-fitting clothing (no shorts, skin-tight yoga pants, or t-shirts with logos) in quiet colors and avoid perfumes and other strong fragrances.

Rev. Master Koshin Schomberg of North Cascades Buddhist Priory recorded a series of meditation instruction videos. Newcomers will find it especially helpful to view Physical Aspects of Meditation and Attitude of Mind and Heart When Meditating.

Sunday
8:30–9:45 am
Meditation and Short Morning Service & Founder's Ceremony, followed by dharma talk and informal coffee break
Monday
7:00–7:50 am
Meditation and Short Morning Service
7:00–7:45 pm
Meditation & Evening Office
Tuesday
8:00–8:50 am
Meditation and Short Morning Service & Founder's Ceremony
3:30–4:15 pm
Mid-day Service and Meditation
Wednesday
8:00–8:50 am
Meditation and Short Morning Service & Founder's Ceremony
6:00–7:00 pm
Mid-day Service, Meditation, informal tea break
Thursday
8:00–8:50am
Meditation and Short Morning Service & Founder's Ceremony
7:00–7:45 pm
Meditation and Evening Office
Friday
8:00–8:50 am
Meditation and Short Morning Service & Founder's Ceremony
Saturday
8:30–9:20 am
Meditation and Short Morning Service or recitation of the Scripture of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva