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Meeting of the European teachers of Soto Zen at Kanshoji

May 31st and June 1st, 2008

The weather is exceptionally nice this week-end at Kanshoji. When the dendokyoshi walked down the alley leading to the temple, the frogs welcomed them with a thunderous concert.

During the months leading to this event, we worked hard to finish the covered walkway and the inner courtyard. On that day, all the flowers were in bloom.

Twice a year, the European dendokyoshi get together to work on the foundations of Soto zen in Europe. Most of the teachers had come from Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, some from AZI, some not. Imamura Roshi, zen Sokan for Europe, and Messrs. Koyu Yamazaki and Shoshi Nagasawa, heads of the Sotoshu Shumusho, came from Japan to be present at Kanshoji.

The discussions and exchanges were fruitful and productive. Kanshoji was at its best and everyone, teachers and temple residents alike, was happy.

 

Other actuality
the progress of the construction
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“So long as the monks come together the sangha will prosper”
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40th Anniversary of Soto Zen in Europe
Symposium: Universality of Buddhism 8. –10. June
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Summercamp 2006
From the 19th to the 27th August more than 90 people were practising at Kanshoji. They had come from France, Belgium, England, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Holland, Italy… for the 9 days of the Summer Session.
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Document Last Update: 07/06/2009