DeepBow

Community of Consciousness

Everyone Is a
Precious Buddha

Our Roots

Rev. Vanja Palmers is a trailblazer in the field of combining Zen practice and scientific methods for expanded consciousness. He is a senior priest in the Kobun Chino Roshi lineage, to which DeepBow belongs. Watch this documentary to learn about his multi-disciplinary research.

Morning Meditations

Online via Zoom
Schedule is subject to change -
contact Doug for the latest

Monday - Saturday • 6:00-6:35am • 6:45-7:20 • 7:30-8:10am
Sunday (scroll down for details)

Click here to join the zoom at the scheduled time.

Prison Project

The Prison Project was started by Rev. Doug Jacobson 13 years ago. Through this program, inmates find paths to inner freedom. The program includes prison visitations, Zen Buddhist services, meditation, Dharma teaching, group and individual discussion, and daylong retreats.

Sunday Program

Join us for this time of community — online or in person.

Sundays 10:00am - Noon (or so)

Online via Zoom | In person in Los Altos, CA

  • 10 am Meditation Chant Text

  • 10:55 am Dharma Talk & Conversation

Good Grief Circles

DeepBow facilitates gatherings that invite participants to share theirs thoughts, experiences and wisdom about death. The goal is to foster greater awareness and acceptance of death as a natural part of life.

Learn more about the global Death Café movement.

Interested? Contact Us

Special Events & Retreats

Deepening consciousness and connection with ourselves, each other, and all of life.

Divine Dialogues

Circles of Expanding Consciousness

Divine Dialogues are guided soul-nourishing conversations that unfold from a shared space of deep listening together. DeepBow dialogues are offered in person by donation one evening each month (aiming for the first TUESDAY) in Los, Altos, CA.

5:45 pm — Arrive between 5:45-6:45pm
6:00 pm — Social hour - bring finger food to share (optional)
7:00-8:45 pm — Divine Dialogue

Educational Programs

We are open to new events and locations.

Contact us for more information.

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