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For him who forgets the words in silence, reality comes clearly to light. He who attains quiet awakening belongs to our tradition.
Quiet awakening climbs right up to the highest peak and down to the lowest depth.

Wanshi Shogaku

For long days, the rain hung ugly in the air
and painted dark spots on the firmament.
But then one marvellous day
the rain and the darkness disappeared.
I went out of my hut and
with joy I saw how the clouds parted.
And then rows of hills appeared,
a whole world in green.

Ryokan

Summer Opening Times

From 13-20 July 2025 the summer session, led by Eishuku Monika Leibundgut, will take place in Flüeli-Ranft; arrival on 12 July.
The dojo will then be closed for a fortnight. Last zazen on Friday, 11 July.
In August, the dojo will be closed on Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings. First zazen on Tuesday, 5 August.

 

Changed opening time on 23 June 2025

The dojo is exceptionally closed on Monday 23 June 2025.
 

We are pleased to announce that this year we are celebrating 50 years of Muijoji Zen Dojo Zurich. It was founded in 1975 by Master Mokudô Taisen Deshimaru, who gave it the name Muijo – ‘Castle of Non-Fear’. All zazen days, sesshins and activities are dedicated to this anniversary. A special weekend is planned for 14th – 15th June.

‘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

Changed Opening Time for 23. Juni 2025

The dojo is closed exceptionally on Monday 23. July 2025. 

Introduction

The next introductions will take place on Saturdays, 25 January, 22 February, 29 March, 26 April, 31 May, 28 June 2025, each at 14:00.

The rapid stream does not carry away the moon.

The cosmic order is always there.