Ziji is a Tibetan word meaning "confidence" and "splendor" or "elegance." These qualities are said to be inherent in our own humanity. By creating uplifted spaces in our homes and workplaces, we reflect natural human radiance. At the same time, an elegant environment stimulates our innate wakefulness.

It was with these criteria in mind that in February 1986, Sky Brooks opened the first Ziji Store on Tenth Street in Boulder, Colorado. The little shop soon became a central resource for Buddhist practitioners in search of practice materials and inspiration; but its select assortment of jewelry, ceramics, scarves, and other Asian-inspired merchandise also attracted locals and tourists in search of the unusual. As word spread, Penny Lamphier joined Sky to help manage the burgeoning business.

I took Ziji over from Sky and Penny in 1997. My love of Japanese art and my personal commitment to Buddhism made it a perfect fit. Having just given birth to my second child, I needed something I could do from home—so equipped with Sky's international mailing list and loyal customer base, I transformed Ziji into a mail-order business.

Our four-color catalog soon became an underground hit. Within a few years, we added a website, enabling us to update our customers on an ongoing basis. Our store at the Boulder Shambhala Center (see below for hours and location) opened in 2001.

The Ziji Catalog is now entirely online. Our original mission hasn't changed, though; it's simply broadened its horizons. Our website continues to feature a constantly evolving assortment of splendid and elegant offerings.

Today, Ziji carries unique contemplative art, hard-to-find meditation supplies, dharma books, Buddha statues for your home and garden, Dharma art essentials including ikebana, calligraphy and tea ceremony supplies, jewelry, exclusive home décor and imaginative children's toys. Whether you're looking for a portable shrine cabinet, a book of Tibetan folk tales or a silk duvet cover, we at Ziji will delight in helping you find exactly the right item.

We hope you enjoy browsing our online catalog. We'd love to hear from you!

Wishing you increasing splendor at every level of your world,

Amy Kida
Owner

ZIJI HOURS

We're here Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm Mountain Time. If you'd like to place an order by phone, or have any questions for us, we're happy to help. Please call us toll-free 800-565-8470; or in Colorado call 303-661-0034.

Or email us at store@ziji.com.

If you prefer to mail in your order or inquiry, please write to:

Ziji
9148 Kerry Rd.
Boulder, CO  80303


If you're in Colorado, please visit our Boulder store at 1345 Spruce St. (in the Boulder Shambhala Center, 1st floor)

Ziji Store hours IN BOUlder:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5:15–7:15pm
Sunday: 11:30am–3:00pm