O-jukai : Entering the Way of Buddha
Do you feel drawn to Buddhism,
a sincere spiritual aspiration…
The Ojukai ceremonies are a good opportunity to enter the Way of Zen Buddhism,
and to do so under the best possible conditions.
This is a major event bringing together novices and experienced practitioners for the transmission of the precepts. These grand ceremonies will take place from 1 July to 5 July 2026, at Kanshoji Monastery. They are open to all.
The Rev. Minamisawa Donin Zenji, abbot of one of the two largest Soto Zen temples in Japan, leaves his post for health reasons. He is entrusting the role of Kaishi (master of precepts) to his disciple Taiun Rôshi, abbot of Kanshoji.
Over the course of these five days, you will receive teachings from authentic masters from Japan, the United States and Europe. The ceremonies will be supervised by Chūkō Kumagai Rōshi, the current abbot of Chūōji Temple in Sapporo.

The Rev. Minamisawa Donin Zenji, abbot of one of the two largest Soto Zen temples in Japan, leaves his post for health reasons. He is entrusting the role of Kaishi (master of precepts) to his disciple Taiun Rôshi, abbot of Kanshoji.
Over the course of these five days, you will receive teachings from authentic masters from Japan, the United States and Europe. The ceremonies will be supervised by Chūkō Kumagai Rōshi, the current abbot of Chūōji Temple in Sapporo.


Whether you are a lay beginner, have already received the precepts, or are a monk or nun, everyone can take part in Ojukai and strengthen their aspiration for enlightenment.
To awaken and help others awaken is to contribute to the evolution of humanity.
« Transmitting the Kechimyaku »
(certificate of authentic transmission in the Buddha’s lineage to the present day)Minamisawa Zenji entrusts the role of Precept Master to his disciple Taiun Rôshi so that the Kechimyaku of his lineage may be transmitted to the participants (Kaitei).
If you are interested or have any questions about this event,
please do not hesitate to contact us: secretariat@kanshoji.org p>