700th Anniversary for Keizan Zenji & 100th Anniversary of Zenshuji and Soto Zen

Vice Abbot Nyoze Kwong travels to Zenshuji Soto Mission, Sotoshu Headquarters of North America, to attend the the pre-memorial ceremonies for the 700th Anniversary for Keizan Zenji and the commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Zenshuji and Soto Zen in North America. This historic event commemorates Zenshuji's 100th Anniversary as the first Zen Center in North America. Genjo-ji plays an important part in the ceremony with Vice Abbot Kwong serving as one of many accredited Soto Zen teachers gathering as 殿行, Dennan (Dharma Hall Attendant). RSVP to get your Zoom link to attend online for free!

May 26–28 - Zenshuji 100th Anniversary Celebration　禅宗寺百周年記念式典 (View Schedule in PDF)

The 100th Anniversary of Soto Zen in North America Celebration Ceremony and Commemorative Events

Friday, May 26

4:00pm : Evening Ceremony for the Preliminary Memorial Ceremony for the 700th Anniversary of Daihonzan Sojiji’s Founder, Taiso Keizan Jokin Zenji

Saturday, May 27

9:30 am : Shobogenzo Symposium

1:30 pm : Opening Ceremony (Zenshuji Taiko Group)

2:00 pm : Memorial Ceremony for the 700th Anniversary of Daihonzan Sojiji’s Founder Taiso Keizan Jokin Zenji

2:30 pm : Baika (Goeika) Workshop

3:00 pm : Preliminary Memorial Ceremony for the 700th Anniversary of Daihonzan Sojiji’s Founder, Taiso Keizan Jokin Zenji

Sunday, May 28

9:00 am : Memorial Ceremony for International Missionaries

10:00 am : Memorial Ceremony for Formaer Abbots of Zenshuji

11:00 am : Celebration Ceremony for the 100th Soto Zen North America

12:00 pm : Memorial Ceremony for Deceased Members