Bodhidharma. Founder of the Zen school
Bodhidharma, often considered the 28th Indian master of Zen and the 1st Chinese master, is a central figure in Zen Buddhism. He is credited with introducing Zen Buddhism (Chan) in…
Zen masters are central figures in the Soto Zen tradition. They serve as spiritual guides. Masters transmit the teachings of Zen Buddhism through words, actions, and example. Their role goes beyond that of mere instructors; they are dedicated mentors who help practitioners cultivate understanding and realization of the Zen path in their own lives.
2026/04/30 Tribute to Taisen Deshimaru. Thursday, April 30
Taisen Deshimaru was a Japanese Zen master, fundamental in bringing zazen the heart of Zen Buddhism to Europe. Born in 1914, he trained extensively in Japan before World War II.…
Eihei Dogen. Author of Shobogenzo
Zen Master Dogen (1200-1253) is one of the most influential figures in Japanese Buddhism, particularly within the Sōtō school of Zen. He is best known for introducing and establishing the…
Keizan Jokin. 700th anniversary homage
In the history of Zen, there have been especially brilliant masters. One of them is Keizan Jokin, a revered master for his crucial role in the expansion of the Soto…
Kodo Sawaki. Homeless Kodo
Kodo Sawaki (1880-1965) was an influential Japanese Zen master, known for revitalizing the practice of Sōtō Zen in Japan in the 20th century. He was born in Tsu, Japan, and…
Taisen Deshimaru. The Bodhidharma of modern times
Born in Saga in 1914, Taisen Deshimaru was a disciple of Master Kodo Sawaki, one of the most influential Zen masters in 20th-century Japan, known for emphasizing the importance of…
Roland Yuno Rech, Zen Master
Roland Yuno Rech, born in 1944, graduated from the Paris Institute of Political Studies and holds a DESS in Clinical Psychology from the University of Paris VII. After an initiatory…