Soto temple founded in 1978 by Zen Master Daigyo Moriyama. Unique in two aspects. First- in its intention of reestablishing a way of practice as Zen Master Dogen has pointed it out in the 13th century. Second- in its attempt to provide access to foreign Zen students. The temple is located deep in the mountains. There is no electricity and telephone.

Shobozan Myoshin-ji, Reikisan Tenryu-ji, Zuiryuzan Nanzen-ji, Kisshozan Eihei-ji.

Temple inn for pilgrims and general tourists, overlooking beautiful Lake Sinji

A place for international zen practice in Japan, supporting English, Spanish, Russian, and German speakers.

Zen temples and practice in Kyoto.

Zen monastery in the tradition of Dogen Zenji, the founder of Japanese Sõtõ Zen. It was established in Kyoto in 1921 by Oka Sotan Roshi as a place for religious study with a minimum of unrelated duties and distractions. It was reopened in 1958 by Sawaki Kõdõ Roshi who's main emphasis was pure hearted zazen practice.

Two temples, Tokoji (Zendo, Hondo) and Jotokuji (Hondo), and a guest house are open to visitors from Japan and from all over the world. The temple is under the direction of Muishitsu Rotaishi (Hozumi Gensho Roshi). The Kokusai Zendo Kyoto is part of the Myoshinji, one of the main lineages of Rinzai Zen in Japan. The Zendo offers everbody, no matter of which age, gender, nation, religion or philosophy, the opportunity to learn and practise Zen life and Zen mind.

A Rinzai Zen Buddhist Temple in a quiet, traditional Japanese village near Kyoto.

Historical and tourist information.

Temples that can accommodate foreigners' practice. From the official Sotoshu website.

Rinsai Zen Temple located in Gifu prefecture near Nagoya. Roshi Shinzan Miyamae offers training here and in Canada.

Rinzai Zen instruction under Roshi Shinzan Miyamae. Offers instruction in English. Has sister temple in Victoria, Canada.

List of Soto Zen Temples

The Teishoin Temple was built in Kagomori in 1582 (Azuchi-Momoyama era). During the Yedo era,1817,the temple was moved to this location (Kaminagaya, Konan-ward, Yokohama).

Promotes the teachings of Master Dogen, who established the Soto sect in the 13th century, offers an opportunity to practice Zazen and study Buddhism under the guidance of Master Gudo Wafu Nishijima.

Established during the early years of the Tokugawa Shogunate at the start of the seventeenth century. Offers daily zazen and sutra services.

Soto Zen center offering dormitories in the temple for visiting Zen students.

Soto Zen temple offering residency training to Westerners.

Soto Temple founded in 1321. Provides tourist information.