Dharma Entrustment Ceremony for Roger Hillyard

Congratulations to Roger Hillyard for receiving Lay Teacher Entrustment from Central Abbot Ed Sattizahn on May 23, 2025.

A Letter to the Sangha: Abbot Mako on Skillful Action

When violence and injustice become normalized, it takes profound awareness, not reactivity, to stay awake.

In This Body In This Lifetime, an Interview with Esho Sudan

Esho explores awakening stories of Japanese Soto Zen women and the legacy of Sozen Nagasawa Ni-Roshi.

Abbot Jiryu on the Publication of Becoming Yourself

Becoming Yourself, a new book of Suzuki Roshi’s teachings—out July 15. A treasure for our sangha and lineage.

Featured Photo May 31

Featured Photo May 31

The November 21, 1971, Mountain Seat Ceremony at City Center. Photographer unknown. In front: Shunryu Suzuki Roshi followed by Hoitsu Suzuki;...

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