Apr 21, 2012 · If you are interested in Zen Buddhism... there is an online Sangha with Soto zen teachers who can answer questions about Zen, instead of just getting opinions from the likes of me.

Sep 1, 2014 · Treeleaf Zendo was designed specifically as an online practice place for Zen practitioners who cannot easily commute to a Zen Center due to health concerns, living in remote areas, or work, childcare and family needs, and seeks to provide netcast Zazen sittings, retreats, discussion, interaction with a teacher, and all other activities of a Soto Zen Buddhist Sangha, all fully online. Treeleaf ...

Jan 10, 2010 · I really feel in touch with the buddhist way of living. I have been reading a lot: Tith Natch Hahn, Pema Chodron, Jack Cornfield and many others. I live in Belgium and the mainstream buddhist scene here is in to soto Zen. I tried a session with a group, they where very friendly and welcoming.

Apr 23, 2015 · Soto and Rinzai are the two main variants of the Japanese Zen spectrum. One utilizes the Koan of daily life while the other offers a plethora of koans to munch through.

May 21, 2015 · Hello. I am a practitioner of Soto Zen. As my practice is deepening, I am feeling slightly apprehensive.

Mar 20, 2019 · Ah thanks @herbie the approach between Soto Zen and Theravada near me is similar, but the latter has a slightly more ‘technical’ approach re breath counting etc., and like yours, the guy babbles. So, on the whole, I’m preferring the Soto Zen, so …

Nov 17, 2017 · An interesting article on the main differences between the Soto and Rinzai schools of Zen. Of course there are a lot more things they have have in common than they differ on.

Jun 30, 2010 · Zen really isn't like any other form of Buddhism. It isn't about a textual or written tradition that is passed down and preserved, but a person-to-person transmission of the true Dharma that stands before our very eyes. One can learn how to practice Zazen, of koans (not Soto, but still...), or other aspects of Zen on their own... but true practice requires the help of a Zen Master to show you.

Jul 6, 2017 · Many that follow Soto Zen or are involved in Soto Zen practice are aware of Shohaku Okumura the abbot of Sanshin Zen Community.

Apr 1, 2006 · What may be misleading is that I believe in the center I attend, beginners are encouraged to first develop a strong sitting practice, and sometime later they are encouraged to study scripture. Without first having a solid practice, scripture study is meaningless. Soto/Zen is about experence--just as all Buddhism is.