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

Support

Information

Hold lecture meetings and classes


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