This page from the Coombs archives of Australia National University features a detailed graphical schematisation outlining the aetiology of the various schools of Zen Buddhism. The International Zen Association (IZA; in French, l'Association Zen Internationale, or AZI) is composed of Master Deshimaru's disciples, as well as all the dojos and zazen groups whose coordinators practice together regularly at the Zen Temple of La Gendronniere during the major annual sessions. A cultural association founded in 1970 by Master Taisen Deshimaru to support his mission, the International Zen Association has as its goal the dissemination of Zen practice and teaching as transmitted by Master Deshimaru, in an effort to help today's civilization resolve the serious crisis it is facing. The IZA is part of the Soto Zen school and is recognized by the Japanese Zen authorities. Founded in 1966 by Soto Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki-roshi, comprises three practice places: City Center in San Francisco, Green Gulch Farm in Marin and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center near Monterey - all in California. This website includes descriptions of the centers, provides schedules of events and programs, and offers excerpts of books by Zen Center teachers as well as sutras chanted here. Soon to be added: a photo gallery, a notice board and a page of links. Created by the International Research Institute for Zen Buddhism (IRIZ) in Kyoto, this site contains Zen bibliographies, texts, art, information about a Zen CD-ROM from IRIZ, and conversion files and other tools available for downloading. Located in San Francisco, the Zen Hospice Project is dedicated to the care of people who are approaching death and to increasing our understanding of our own impermanence. This site features a translation of The Gateless Gate, which is a famous collection of koans. Click here and take a journey toward your "true self" by way of the metaphor of the "ten bulls." This site features the sale of audio and videotapes of lectures by Alan Watts as compiled by his son, Mark. Texts of Zen-related lectures and some historical data. A resource for information on videos pertaining to Zen and Buddhism in general. Named one of the top ten Buddhist related sites on the net by PC magazine, Dark Zen is a well written and maintained site, with excellent articles and teachings on Zen. This site features a monthly electronic magazine that offers a wealth of articles and information. The ezine is provocative, challenging and well written. Tu An Zen Temple teaches the Method of The Zen Masters by Venerable Thich Duy Luc. In English, Vietnamese, and Chinese. In Holland this site is listed under Zen Buddhism. The Zen Studies Society web site has updated schedule information and 1998 events, especially New York Zendo Shobo-ji's 30th Anniversary Sesshin and Celebration. Bio/profiles of the masters (from the Ancient Seven Buddhas to Aitken Rosh'steachers) we honor during our sutra services. Reading lists from Aitken Roshi and Foster Roshi. The Head Monk & Chronic Cartoons and stories, poems, humor and eye candy. This site has several informational pages (History of Zen, What is a koan?, mandalas,etc) with random quotes and images. Hartford Street Zen Center, San Francisco is a small Buddhist center of the Soto Zen tradition. We offer a schedule of traditional Zen Buddhist practice for the lay community in a comfortable and friendly environment.We have three scheduled meditation periods each weekday and one meditation period and a Dharma talk on Saturday. Classes on Buddhism or specifically Zen is offered frequently. One day sittings are available each month. Meditation instruction is available by confirmed appointment. Zen-Master Kopp is an enlightened one whose luminous transforming wisdom opens new paths of spiritual realisation to those who truly seek spiritually. He leads the TAO CHAN Centre, Wiesbaden, Germany as the dharma-succesor of the late (1977) Zen-Master Soji Enku Roshi This Homepage is in German and English and the books of Zen-Master Kopp are translated into English. Somewhat eclectic in its approach, Daily Zen has quotes from the old masters of Buddhism along with original art work and a touch of humor. The intention is to offer a place of quiet to reflect and recharge during one's busy day, a place to be still for a while and return to essence. This site contains about 57 Zen Stories, and sewing scheme to make zafu pillows - meditation cushions. |