We make Zen come alive!

The Zenwest Buddhist Society is a dynamic community of practitioners of Zen Buddhism. Zenwest offers a sustainable environment for the practice of living Zen in our lives and in our world. We offer local practice opportunities to members in Victoria, BC, Canada. We also maintain a number of on-line resources for people to engage with and deepen their zen practice, wherever they happen to live.

Summer 2025 Update – Kōsen Eshū, Osho

by | June 20, 2025 | Breaking News, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

      Summer Update 2025 Over the summer, our Tuesday evening sits take a pause. Please join us through the summer months for our Sunday Zendo from 11am-1:15pm. We offer an orientation for newcomers from 11:00-11:20am, and newcomers are welcome to join us for as much of our Sunday Zendo practice as suits them. Our format is consistent including 25-minute periods of zazen (seated meditation), 5-minute periods of kinhin (walking meditation) and a dharma talk.  You are welcome to join us. “We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university...
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Zenwest Chants

Zenwest Chants

Here you will find the Zenwest Chant Book as well as MP3 recordings of all the chants done in our regular Sunday service.

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Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking, published on-line at the Times Colonist website, is an opportunity for local wisdom traditions to share. Our Reverend Soshin McMurchy occasionally writes an article for Spiritually Speaking.  Read her wise words here:

Zen Practice Schedule and Events

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Online Courses

Zenwest offers a free on-line course  and teachings online to help your practice. Learn at your own pace!

Zenwest Community

We are currently undergoing a rebuilding and a reimagining of our community. If you wish to be a part of exciting new opportunities, contact us.

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