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Article
14 Feb 2026
Right speech
Within the Noble Eightfold Path, right speech has a central place. In Soto Zen, speech is not only a vehicle for information. It is action. Words affect …
Article
18 Jan 2026
Managing money in a Buddhist community
Talking about money inside a Soto Zen Buddhist community can feel uncomfortable for some people. A common assumption is that spiritual life should remain …
Article
2 Dec 2025
Celebrating the Buddha's enlightenment in CSZCM
Every December, our community gathers to remember the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha. This celebration is not an attempt to recreate a distant …
Article
24 Oct 2025
The shared strength of group meditation
Group meditation is one of the most direct ways to experience interconnection. In Soto Zen, zazen is not only an individual technique. It is a living …
Article
9 Sep 2024
Gyoji: continuous practice in Soto Zen tradition
In Soto Zen Buddhism, one of the key terms for understanding practice is gyoji (行持), usually translated as continuous practice. This concept reminds us …