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  • 5 min lecture Vol.5 Can zazen be a bodhisattva practice? by Ven.Shoten MINEGISHI
  • 5 min lecture Vol.4 The True Meaning of Teacher in the Tradition of Soto-shu by Ven.Shoten MINEGISHI
  • Two films on Soto Zen in Europe
  • Past lectures are available on our YouTube channel

informations

  • The Sokanbu seminar and Conference for 2024 - 4th to 6th Oct
  • The Sokanbu seminar and Conference for 2022 - 6th to 9th Oct
  • English translation of Denkōroku

news information

New Director (Sokan) from this year
Soho Kakita

Born in Kumamoto, Japan.
Practiced at Eiheiji for 4 years.
Worked for Komazawa univ. for 27 years.
Served as Ino at Chokoku-ji (Branch temple of Eiheiji) for 2 years.
Been the head of Soto Zen Buddhism Europe Office since 2024.


"Taking into account the achievements of the many people who have pursued diligent missionary work in Europe and of the past Soto Zen Europe office, I will strive to provide many more opportunities to promote Soto Zen together, while deepening the links that have been established between the peoples of Europe and the Soto Zen tradition. I look forward to your advice and support."

« À la lumière des réalisations de nombreuses personnes qui ont poursuivi un travail missionnaire diligent en Europe et de l'ancien bureau de Soto Zen Europe, je m'efforcerai de fournir de nombreuses autres occasions de promouvoir le Soto Zen ensemble, tout en approfondissant les liens qui ont été établis entre les peuples d'Europe et la tradition du Soto Zen. J’attends avec impatience vos conseils et votre soutien. »

「ここヨーロッパで熱心に布教活動を続けて来られた皆様と歴代総監部の功績に鑑み、当地の皆様と宗門との絆を一層深めつつ、曹洞禅を宣揚する機会を少しでも多く提供できるよう努めて参る所存です。ご指導ご支援のほど、何卒宜しくお願い申し上げます。」

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