Opening Poem The truth of Nirvana is equal in all times Knowing death while awakening to life - The joy of a Bodhisattva Receiving the everlasting Dharma Body Ten thousands return to great peace of mind on the 7th April 2024
Buddha´s Birthday Celebration The Gardens of Sogenji are filled with cherry blossoms In great joy all greet the Buddha for his birthday Who awakened to each being having this huge mind In deep thankfulness for his teaching We vow to realize it for ourselves.
On March 23rd Sodo Zenji from Germany entered the traditional training at Shofukuji Zen Monastery. He will stay for a whole year to experience the strict and ardous Japanese Zen training of a novice monk. We wish him all the best and look forward to hearing about his experience once he returns in a year´s time.
Translation of the calligraphies of the "Mind of Zen" Calendar. Often the actual words in the writiings are only hinted at, so by looking at the picture or by knowing the background story, can a well versed person imagine a translation of the art piece.
It is possible to ask Shodo Harada Roshi again question. He will answer them in order and the answer will be send to you as soon as possible. Please send it to the following address: globalonedrop@googlemail.com
You are welcome to sit with us online. https://zoom.us/j/587292182 Passwort: zen
Here you can find the Chikung teaching given by Daiko Koji during the January Osesshin 2024 in Hokuozan Sogenji. Recorded by Choko Zenni.