Surf these sites: AZI: The Association Zen Internationale -- The International Zen Association (AZI; 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 AZI is part of the Soto Zen school and is recognized by the Japanese Zen authorities. Buddhist Peace Fellowship -- BPF seeks to awaken peace where there is conflict, bring insight to institutionalized ignorance, promote communication and cooperation among sanghas, and in the spirit of wisdom, compassion, and harmony, offer practical help wherever possible. Diamond Sangha -- Constallation of Zen Buddhist centers and associations in Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and USA. The first and founding Diamond Sangha group was established in Hawaii, USA in 1959 by Robert and Anne Aitken in a living room of their Hawaii house as the the part of the Harada-Yasutani School of Zen (also known as Sanbo Kyodan, or Order of the Three Treasures). Harada-Yasutani School -- Also known as the Sanbo Kyodan school. Interbeing -- Formed by Thich Nhat Hanh during the Vietnam War, the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing are a penetrating expression of traditional Buddhist morality coming to terms with contemporary issues. International Zen Association -- United Kingdom Naropa Institute -- Private, non-profit liberal arts college in Boulder, Colorado characterized by its unique Buddhist educational heritage. Order of Buddhist Contemplatives -- The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, dedicated to the practice of the Serene Reflection Meditation tradition. Ordinary Mind Zen School -- The Ordinary Mind Zen School intends to manifest and support practice of the Awakened Way as expressed in the teaching of Charlotte Joko Beck. The school is composed of Charlotte Joko Beck, her Dharma Successors, and teachers and successors that they, as individuals, have formally authorized. There is no affiliation with other Zen groups or religious denominations; however, membership in this school does not preclude individual affiliation with other groups. Within the school there is no heirarchy of Dharma Successors. Rinzai School -- Lineage diagram. Schools of Zen Buddhism -- Graphical depiction of the historic schools. Soto Zen Buddhism -- History of the Soto School. Soto Zen Training -- Soto Zen training and spiritual Developing. Zazen as the direct way to penetrate true-self, and activate it in daily life, for the benefit of all people, in a creative and compassionate way. The Kwan Um School of Zen -- Information on our School, its teachers, publications, zen centers, retreats, etc. Zen Mountain Monastery -- An American Zen Buddhist monastery and training center for monastics and lay practitioners. Each month an introductory weekend of Zen training is offered, as well as a week-long silent intensive meditation retreat (sesshin.) Throughout the year, the regular daily schedule is supplemented with retreats in the Zen arts, martial arts, Buddhist studies, and other areas thought to be relevant and supportive to practitioners. Students can train in either full-time or part-time residency or as nonresidents whose practice at home is fueled by periodic visits to the Monastery and the support of sitting together with others in one of the affiliate centers/groups of the Society of Mountains and Rivers Order. Zen Peacemaker Community -- A community of peacemakers, founded by Roshi Bernie Glassman and Sensei Sandra Jishu Holmes, practicing a vision of peace through meditation and the Three Core Tenets, the Zen Peacemaker Order provides an environment for the realization and actualization of peacemaking and the enlightened way.
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