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

I searched and searched for spring, I wandered without rest
through valleys and over hills and did not find it in a hurry.
My heart grew weary and I returned to my home.
There I saw my blossoming plum tree in the garden in peace.
Now I see the sweet and the wild at the same time in joyful discovery.
The soul becomes calm again, spring is peaceful and rich.

Ryokan

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

Spring Opening Times

Easter
The last Zazen before Easter is on Green Thursday, 17th April, at 6:30 am.
On Thursday evening the dojo is closed.
The first Zazen after Easter is on Tuesday, 22nd April, at 6:30 am.

On Ascension Day, 29th May, the dojo is open. 

Pentecost
The dojo is closed on Whit Monday, 9th June.

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.

Letter to Meiho Missen Michel Bovay on his 80th birthday

The rapid stream does not carry away the moon.

The cosmic order is always there.