The Zen Spectrum: Bridging Soto and Rinzai through Dialogue and Understanding, Online 7/15

Practice Center
Date / Time
July 15, 2023 / 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Event Type
Classes & Extended Courses
Description

The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided after registration is complete, and at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions.


This is a unique one-and-a-half-hour discussion moderated by Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler of the San Francisco Zen Center, featuring guest Abbot Meido Moore of the Korinji Rinzai Zen Community. Fusing his deep understanding of Soto Zen with Moore's insights on Rinzai Zen, Jiryu will host a lively, enlightening conversation that offers attendees a distinctive opportunity to deepen their understanding of Zen Buddhism.

Throughout this engaging session, Jiryu and Meido will juxtapose their personal experiences with Soto Zen and Rinzai Zen, shedding light on the fundamental principles of these two traditions, the vital role of lineage, and their respective approaches to teaching and guiding students. The conversation will also navigate the cultural adaptation of Zen in the U.S., providing a deeper look into zazen and sanzen, the central practices of Soto and Rinzai respectively. Additional topics include the concept of awakening and the pivotal role of Zen in everyday life.

This conversation is part of a greater exploration of Zen traditions taking place in two ongoing courses offered by our speakers: The Spirit of Soto Zen led by Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, July 10 to July 31, and The Way of Rinzai Zen led by Meido Moore, July 13 to August 3. As a special bonus, registration for either of these enriching courses includes free access to this insightful panel discussion. While attendance at the weekly classes is not required, to benefit from the discussion please register for at least one course to receive the Zoom link for this event.

Fee Information

This panel discussion is offered without a fee for those registered for either or both of these Zen School Series classes:

See description and registration information for The Spirit of Soto Zen with Jiryu-Rutschman Byler

See description and registration information for The Way of Rinzai Zen with Meido Moore