2026/06/14 17h The Ten Foundations of Dogen’s Zen.
The Gakudō Yōjinshū, or Ten Foundations of Zen, is a work written by Eihei Dōgen, a 13th-century Japanese Zen master and founder of the Sōtō Zen school in Japan. This…
In this section, you’ll find teachings and reflections on the Dharma—the path of Buddhist practice as transmitted by Zen masters. The posts include commentaries on classical texts, explanations of core Zen Buddhist concepts, and practical applications of the Dharma in daily life. Whether you’re new to Zen or have an established practice, this section offers resources to deepen your understanding and experience of the spiritual path.
2026/03/15 The Eight Awakenings of the Great Beings.
The Eight Awakenings of the Great Beings Before his death, the Buddha gave his disciples one final teaching so they could continue on the path of full awareness eternally: the…
2026/02/15 17:00 Ten Stages of Ox Herding: Dharma Workshop
The Ten Stages of Ox Herding: A Zen Teaching The Ten Stages of Ox Herding is a well-known Zen teaching, and perhaps one of the first stories we encounter when…
2026/01/18 Bodhicitta. Sunday, January 18. Start Zen Dharma Course 2026
What does Bodhicitta or Bodaishin mean? Bodaishin (Japanese) or Bodhicitta (Sanskrit) is a fundamental concept in Zen Buddhism and the entire Mahayana tradition. Bodhicitta means an aspiration to awakening, often…
2025/11/23 Bodhisattva Way. Sunday, November 23rd
The Way of the Bodhisattva The Way of the Bodhisattva is an important concept in Zen Buddhism, arising from the Mahayana tradition. A bodhisattva is someone who aspires to enlightenment…
2026/10/11 Dharma Workshop on the Lotus Sutra. Sunday, October 11
Origin of the Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra is a fundamental text in Mahayana Buddhism and is considered one of the most important scriptures in this tradition. It comprises several…
2026/09/20 Dharma Workshop: The Heart Sutra. Sunday, September 20
The Heart Sutra The Heart Sutra, Hannya Shingyo as we call it in the Zen school, is chanted in Zen dojos and temples at the end of the morning meditation.…
2026/07/19 Dharma Workshop: The Bodhisattva Precepts.
The Bodhisattva Precepts There is a story that clearly illustrates the meaning of the bodhisattva precepts. An old master once traveled to central India, where a student approached him and…
2026/05/03 Dharma Workshop: The Diamond Sutra. Sunday, May 3
The Diamond Sutra is an ancient Mahayana Buddhist text that is considered one of the most important and influential scriptures within Mahayana Buddhism. This sutra, called Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra in…