![]() I was appointed as Assistant Director in 2019. My hope is that from this new position I will be of use in maintaining the deep connection among all Soto Zen temples and practice places, provide more support and opportunities for communication and mutual enrichment in dharma, and possibly enhance our practice opportunities together. In October 2018 I was appointed as the new director of the Soto Zen Buddhism International Center. Here at the Soto Zen International Center, our goal is to further the practice of zazen, and make the teachings of Soto Zen available to the widest possible audience, in all parts of the world. ![]() The word ZEN has itself come to be used as a modifier for products, mainly in the West, and the positive associations people have with the word are meant to enhance the product. In each country where Soto Zen has become established, Zen priests practice zazen and engage in work practice, based on the teachings of Buddha. Soto Zen’s international dissemination has spread all over the world. We also create new teaching materials in addition to those that we translate into English.Īlso, in order to keep people informed about the current situation and religious dissemination of Soto Zen that are deployed outside of Japan, we publish a valuable resource, Dharma Eye, twice a year. In addition, we work cooperatively with various international regional offices in Hawaii, North America, South America and Europe on upcoming events, providing support and interpretation for international gatherings. Major activities include holding workshops, teaching meditation and ceremonies at temples and Zen centers, and English translation of Soto Zen publications. Since its establishment, our office has facilitated and promoted the work of Soto Zen international dissemination, in keeping with local conditions. Our office is now located at Sokoji in San Francisco, California. It is an affiliate office of Administrative Headquarters of Soto Zen Buddhism in Japan, and was initially known as the Soto Zen Education Center. The Soto Zen Buddhism International Center was established at Zenshuji Soto Mission in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. Touring Venerable Temples of Soto Zen Buddhism in Japan.Soto Zen Temples for Foreigners in Japan.A Meal Given with Warm Consideration towards Others.Visiting Your Family's Temple and Graves.Soto School Scriptures For Daily Services And Practice.Fukan Zazengi (Universally Recommended Instructions for Zazen).A Message from the Head Priest of Sotoshu in 2023.
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