Onkatsu Doug Kagel

Onkatsu Doug Kagel lives in S.E. Portland and has 2 grown children and 2 grandkids.  He has been studying Zen with ZCO for 16 years.  He has been on the board, is currently membership chair, has held numerous service positions and helped with the postpurchase remodel of Heart of Wisdom. Onkatsu became a Community Zen Leader in 2023. He is moved by the openhearted, sincere dharma teachings at ZCO. He loves that our practice is rooted in Great Vow Monastery and expressed in the cities of Vancouver and Portland. 

Events with Onkatsu Doug Kagel

Drop of Stillness - 1/2 day retreat
May 31, 2025

Touch into the still point at the center amidst our busy schedules. This silent retreat will include seated and walking meditation, chanting service, and movement practice. Join us for a half-day of simply sitting. ~ Tentative Schedule  8 – 8:50 am Zazen meditation 8:50 am Kinhin walking meditation 9:00 am Zazen 9:50 am Chanting service 10:00 am Break 10:15 am Movement practice 10:45 am Zazen 11:20 am Kinhin 11:30 am Zazen 12 pm end Please consider the option to bring a bag lunch and stay after to eat together. Led by Community Zen Leaders Onkatsu, Chōon, and Kosho