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The Penticton Zen Centre is part of the Sanbozen lineage of Kamakura, Japan. The Centre operates as a member of the worldwide Sanbo Zen International (SZI) organization.
This lay movement has no involvement in the monastic temple system of Buddhism, and yet offers a unique harmonization of the Soto and Rinzai Schools – the two main traditional schools of Zen in Japan.
Born in Manchuria as the first son of Kyozo Yamada (later Kō’un Roshi) and Kazue Yamada.
At age 16, he became a student of Yasutani Roshi. In 1978, he finished koan study under Kō’un Roshi.
In 1985, dharma was transmitted from Kō’un Roshi and he was appointed Authentic Zen Teacher.
In Oct 2004, Ryō’un Yamada Roshi was appointed as the Abbot of Sanbo Zen International.
Our primary aspiration is to follow in the footsteps of Shakyamuni Buddha (also known as Siddhartha Guatama) and experientially grasp our true self in the essence of all things.
This is arrived at through the practice of zazen (sitting meditation) which over time ripens our experience of life with its three fruits:
These three qualities form the foundation of true peace of mind.
As this evolves in our experience, this essence of our true nature naturally emerges from our time on the mat, into our time in our daily lives, transforming our relationship with everything in our experience.
Zazen brings forth additional very positive effects, both mental and physical, which certainly help us to live through this stress-laden life in the modern world.
All this constitutes the reason why we practice zazen and recommend it also to all people interested in meditative life, thus hoping to contribute to making this world a better place to live in.
Documentary filmmaker Fluvio Benelli spent time with a Zen master to learn about the practice of zazen.
This trailer offers a brief overview of this particular Zen practice that has drawn students from both the East and West.
Sangha is a Sanskrit word meaning association, assembly, company, or community.
CANADA
Toronto Zendo, Toronto, Ont.
USA
Mountain Cloud Zen Center, Santé Fe, NM
www.mountaincloud.org
Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX
www.mkzc.org
EUROPE
Oxford Zen Centre, Oxford, UK oxfordzencentre.org.uk
ASIA-PACIFIC
Zen Center Philippines, Marikina City, Ph
zenphilippines.org.ph
Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane, Aus.
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