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For those who forget words in silence, reality becomes clear.
Those who attain silent awakening belong to our tradition.
Silent awakening ascends to the highest peak and descends to the deepest depths.

Wanshi Shogaku

 

What is my life?
I wander about, trust the cosmos, sometimes laughter – sometimes tears. Neither a layman nor a monk.
The beginning of spring – a light drizzle falls without end, but the plum blossoms have already begun to brighten things up.

Ryokan

Introduction

The introductions take place on the last Saturday of each month at 2 p.m.: 31st January, 28th February, 21st March (exceptionally brought forward due to the sesshin), 25th April, 30th May, 27th June 2026.

The fast current does not wash away the moon.

The cosmic order is always there.

‘Practising zazen in our confused world means to return to the true dimension of man and rediscover the fundamental balance of his existence.’

Taisen Deshimaru