Membership

membershipMembership Enrollment Options: We offer different categories of membership based on your interest in participation and the intention you would like to bring to your practice in the coming year. TTS will respect any choice you make, and we welcome anyone to practice with us on a weekly basis for free.

Our membership consists of people who come together to practice in a way consistent with Zen Buddhist practice. The group has been in existence for over 25 years and has had a number of teachers in the Sanbō Kyōdan/Diamond Sangha lineage, beginning with Aitken Rōshi himself and continuing on through several others to Jack Duffy Rōshi, and to our current teacher, Lee Shields.

Regular Member

  • Commits to an active sitting practice.
  • Regularly participates in activities necessary to maintain the sangha.
  • Supports the sangha financially with dues of $35/month, though membership is not contingent on ability to pay.
  • Receives all mailings, via email.
  • Qualifies for member rate on sesshin fees.
  • Eligible for membership on the board of directors after one year.
  • Participates in consensus-making on sangha decisions.

Supporting Member

  • May infrequently participate in sangha activities
  • Supports the sangha financially with dues of $35/month, though membership is not contingent on ability to pay.
  • Receives most mailings, via email.
  • Qualifies for member rate on sesshin fees.

Friend of the Sangha

  • Desires to maintain contact with the sangha.
  • Receives general email notices.

Join Three Treasures Sangha

To begin membership, you can apply online or download the TTS Membership Application