Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

RELATED :—Below is the list of bon dances across Hawaii courtesy of Derrick Iwata of Hawaii’s Plantation Village. All dates and times are subject to change. OAHU • Saturday, June 7 : Hawaii ...

RELATED: >> Below is the list of bon dances across Hawaii courtesy of Derrick Iwata of Hawaii’s Plantation Village. All dates and times are subject to change. OAHU • Saturday, June 7: Hawaii ...

We visit with members of the Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple in Hanapēpē, where the flying saucer originated. Then take you inside Bailey’s Antiques and Aloha Shirts in Kapahulu where the racks are ...

As levels of religious affiliation continue to drop in Western society, can stories about the faith lives of women past and present lead people back to churches, to temples, to monasteries—to ...

Lecturer and journalist Ian Kilroy has published a new book in which he describes his practice as a Zen Buddhist priest, and offers his perspective on the importance of Buddhist teachings ...

In Rural Japan, Learning Zen Mindfulness at an 800-Year-Old Temple At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present.

The city is also a good base for those who want to visit Maruoka Castle Park, one of 12 remaining castle towers in Japan, as well as Eihei-ji, one of two head Soto Zen Buddhist temples.

The seminar is led by Zen teacher Rev. Gyokei Yokoyama, who will examine the remarkable life of poet and Zen master Ryokan (1758-1831), who was a hermit priest and teacher of Soto Zen. Rev. Gyokei ...

Suzuki-roshi had arrived in San Francisco on May 23, 1959, to attend to Sokoji, then the only Soto Zen temple in San Francisco. (Soto is the largest of the three traditional sects of Zen in ...