…we address such, both within ourselves and with our fellow monks in the Sangha. Many monks expressed gratitude for what they felt had been the best gathering of this type that we’ve had. —Rev. Master Oswin…
…oguchi presented Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett and Shasta Abbey with three exquisitely carved statues that had been enshrined in his temple, Fukuju-in, one of Keido Chisan Zenji’s family of temples in Japan. We are pleased to publish again Rev. Koryu’s accompanying letter in this special issue of the Journal.] August 30, l989 Dear Roshi Jiyu, …This year is the twenty-second anniversary of the passing of Koho Zenji, and there are plans to hold memorial…
Memorial altar for Reverend Master Jiyu-Kennett Welcome to the website of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. The OBC is an international monastic order of men and women, who, together with lay ministers of the Order and our congregations and affiliated meditation groups, are dedicated to practicing the Serene Reflection Meditation tradition of Buddhism, also called Soto Zen. Our practice was passed on by the late Reverend Master Jiyu-Kennett,…
…erstanding of the Dharma and strengthen one’s faith. The Journal has a new website with an up-to-date list of articles, news on recent and upcoming issues and subscription information at obcjournal.org. The Journal also contains important announcements from the Order, newly-translated scriptures and information on new books published by monks of the Order. Additional features of the Journal are news, announcements and photographs from the monaster…