Alleviating global human suffering through the teachings of Soto Zen Buddhism as lived at Toshoji Monastery

Zen as practiced at Toshoji Monastery

Toshoji Monastery in the Bicchu Region of Okayama Prefecture in Japan was founded over 1300 years ago. Today Toshoji is led by Docho Seido Suzuki Roshi and trains monks and nuns from around the globe.

Sharing Zen with all beings

Toshoji 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?

— Dogen Zenji