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Hokuozan Sogenji
Monastery
After 20 years of Rinzai Zen training under Shodo Harada Roshi who is the successor of Yamada Mumon Roshi.
This place was opened under his support.
But also to look at what needs change according to time
and culture.
Our intention, out of respect for our ancestors, is to keep what there is alive.
To maintain the sincerity. But as time and things change, it is up to us to go with that flow and adjust.
Without loosing the essence and meaning of the teaching. Not just to take over some old routine.
But to keep the teaching and the way of teaching fresh, alive and up to date in accordance
with time and place.
We have been offered this wonderful place with its many opportunities.
And we would like to start
FRESH and CLEAR, supported by the essence from the past and present.
Pictures
Gardenhouse - eating and
living quarters
Zendo - meditation hall
Schedule click here
Information for Long Term Trainees
Any
one having a clear goal , or who is sincerely searching to walk the path are
most welcome to use these facilities as a chance to fulfil there vow.
It
can not be an escape from society but a chance to use ones entire energy for the
path of self knowledge.
An
honest way of living and walking ones life , regardless ones personal abilities
and talents is what we support.
Whether
one is 1 step from realising
the true self or one feels himself far away from it , is of no importance
what so ever .
Finding
the courage to take the necessary steps is what counts .
For Longterm training information : click here
Contact
Place: Hokuozan Sogenji, Eickhof 1, 31618 Liebenau, Germany
(right
between Bremen and Hannover)
Contact: Taikan ShoE
Note: Weekend sesshins and weekly sesshins are organized at Hokuozan
Sogenji Monastery.
Email:
Hokuozan.Sogenji@gmail.com