Muho discusses some Japanese books, Seikan moves to L.A. and rents out his place, January 22nd 2015

From Melbourne Zen centre’s Facebook page: Announcing: Manhattan Beach Zen People from all walks of life coming together for zazen in the sand where LA meets the Pacific ocean. Following zazen, there will also be time for discussion, Q&A, short talks by Seikan, and/or swims in the ocean. Regular meetings from March 2015. All welcome! … Read more

Last day of rohatsu sesshin, December 7th 2014

Today is the last and longest day of Rohatsu sesshin. Zazen takes place in the ice cold hondo until the date changes to the eight. Only the abbot leaves the mountain already today for a last lecture trip to Tokyo. The kids will be free from school for the time being.

Drying futons before Rohatsu-sesshin, November 30th 2014

Tomorrow starts our last long sesshin in 2014, the week long “Rohatsu”. This sesshin celebrates the enlightenment of Buddha Shakyamuni, which is said to have taken place on December 8th, 2500 years ago, when he saw the morning star. We will sit until midnight of the 7th, and when the date changes, read the “Heart … Read more