Introduction
Dogen Zen Master
Chokai-san International Zendo is located in a spot with a beautiful view of Mt Chokai.
Regardless of whether one has Buddhist religious experience or not, it welcomes any person who wishes to share the practices of a traditional Zen monastery, including meditation (zazen), sutra chanting, formaI Zen meals and daily work.
The practices and life in Zendo spiritually follow the original Soto-zen teaching, that is, Eihei Pure Standards by Dogen Zen Master : All activities in life are essentially seen as zazen.
For most activities, English explanation is offered by a teacher for non-Japanese practitioners.
The objective of foundation is a complete revival and reestablishment of How To Practice advocated by Dogen Zen Master, who brought Zen to Japan in the 13th century.
Away from the stress and strains of every day, the life in CIZ should bring you an inspiring, refreshing , purifying and peaceful mind.