Alleviating global human suffering through the teachings of Sōtō Zen Buddhism as lived at Tōshōji Monastery

Zen as practiced at Tōshōji Monastery

Tōshōji Monastery in the Bicchu Region of Okayama Prefecture in Japan was founded over 1300 years ago. Today Tōshōji is led by Dōchō Seidō Suzuki Rōshi and trains monks and nuns from around the globe.

Sharing Zen with all beings

Tōshōji Global Monastery provides the opportunity to connect with the spirit of practice all over the world.

The great way of all buddhas is profound, wondrous, and cannot be reached by thought or discussion. How can those who practice do so easily?

— Dōgen Zenji