Tuttle's recent translation of Zen master Eihei Dogen's writings and accompanying commentary serve as a helpful guide to the origins of Zen in Japan and the benefits of seated meditation.

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present.

I'd first learned about the power of Zen meditation earlier this year on a trip to Japan Soho Machida, Michelle Gross, and Gross' friend Emily at Arigato Temple in Gotemba, Japan in February 2020.

Zen Buddhism has had a profound impact on Japanese society and culture. Today the influence of Zen “mindfulness” is felt throughout the world. In this article we look at the human side of the ...

This historic Rinzai temple, built in 1253, was Japan’s first Zen monastery and is home to a number of Important Cultural Properties. The beginner-friendly, 90-minute program includes three 15-20 ...

Japanese shodo (calligraphy) is an ancient yet revered art that marries beauty with discipline. It involves writing kanji ...

Japan's rural towns have mainly been facing the same big challenge for the past decade: A migration to urban centers for work has left them with declining populations, which leads to a further ...

He is preparing to lead 20 followers in a Zen-like chant, though he does not teach the Japanese Zen Buddhism that swept the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s.