Mindfulness Community Of Puget Sound

Who We Are

We are a diverse group of people who practice meditation in the tradition of mindfulness taught by Thich Nhat Hanh a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, poet and peace activist. Our practice encourages the importance and joy of bringing a mindful awareness into all aspects of our lives.

Thich Nhat Hanh predicts that the next living Buddha will be the sangha (or spiritual community). Our practice reflects a special emphasis on community-building. We welcome people of all backgrounds (spiritual, ethnic, sexual orientation, etc.) to practice with us.

Our Mission

MCPS supports the practice and tradition of mindfulness and Buddhist meditation, as exemplified by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and other Buddhist teachers, for the liberation of ourselves and all beings.

Our Vision

Our practice supports living mindful lives so that we may deeply understand the interdependence that connects us to each other and the world. We have an urban center in Seattle, Washington, and a community structure that nurtures peace, healing, inclusiveness, understanding, and connection, for individuals, their families and the greater society.

What Do We Do?

Our regular practice includes weekly practice on Monday nights, days of mindfulness, and retreats in the winter and summer. Anyone is welcome to participate in sangha activities. People who are committed to a regular meditation practice, want to participate in the development of the sangha and make a monthly financial contribution, can become regular members of MCPS. We are always happy to welcome new members to our community. Each one of us brings our unique practice and life experiences to the community, and our diversity of interests and perspectives enriches us. For more information about Ongoing Practice Opportunities and Upcoming Events, please go to the Practice tab on the website.