rinzai – The Path of Zen

The Path of Zen

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Articles

Otomo July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 0 Comments buddhism, rinzai, zen

Master Rinzai reveals the true nature of a shit-stick

With Zen, it is easy to take on many ‘views of Zen’ and think to yourself, “This is Zen” up

The Zennist

The Zennist November 24, 2021 buddhism, rinzai, soto, zen

The non-Sōtō traditions of Zen

Sōtō Zen was imported in the 13th century from China to Japan by Dōgen Zenji, who studied Caodong. It centers

Zen Talk

Otomo March 14, 2021March 17, 2021 dark zen, linji, rinzai, zenmar, zennist

Dark Zen is a criticism of Modern Zen, where it challenges the Western Zen students to look deeper at the philosophy and teachings of Zen, and transcend the cultural appropriation that all too many Zen Centers apparently are stuck on.

Lectures

Otomo February 26, 2021March 17, 2021 koans, linji, rinzai

What are Koans

A koan is more than just playful sophistry, it is a paradox puzzle that when you understand it, you understand the universe. Come and learn what a Koan is, and how to gain wisdom with them.

Japanese Cultural Zen

Otomo February 21, 2021March 17, 2021 japan, japanese, rinzai

The Japanese mind and Zen Buddhism

Zen Priest Martian Hughes gives a talk on the Japanese mind. He gives a thorough breakdown of how the Japanese see Zen and religion in general.