All about SZI
SZI (Soto Zen International) was founded in Feb.1993 by some volunteers of
former missionaries with the consent of the Daihonzan Eiheiji and Sojlji (two head monasteries) and Sotoshu Shumucho. This is the group composed of SZI members and volunteer staffs to promote international exchanges and overseas missionary works of Soto-Zen Buddhism.
Activities of SZI are supported by donations and "membership fees" from those who practice and believe in mutual support, that is, from the temples and SZI
members.
Connecting Zen World
Life of the people in the world is inter-dependent and influences one another
in the global age we face. World peace and prosperity are accomplished only through
harmonious relationship and mutual growth. It is a mission of Sotoshu to hold
hands with the people of the world to tackle the common problems of mankind such
as "Human rights, World peace, Environment" etc. In this day and age we live,
SZI believes we should not spare any effort for a iming to realize the world where
children of future generation can live peacefully through cooperating with overseas
temples and Zen centers around the world, following the teachings of the founder
of Soto-Zen Buddhism, and spreading the circle of friendship throughout the world.
SZI would like to help and support the activities striving to make the world better
place to live in this global age.
SZI Activities
Buddhism Human Network
- Planning and administration of study tours to overseas temples and Zen centers around world and conducting friendship, goodwill mission, and exchange progra ms which would contribute to the world society through Soto-Zen Buddhism.
Support
- Support overseas temples and Zen centers, missionaries, and their activities.
Information
- Collecting information from overseas temples and Zen centers around the world, sending and sharing information along with SZI activities through SZI newslet
ters.
Hold lecture meetings and classes
- Together with former missionaries, well-informed people, and those who are cur rently working abroad, we will hold lecture meetings and study classes.
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