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Sōtō Zen or the Sōtō school (曹洞宗, Sōtō-shū) is the largest of the three traditional sects of Zen in Japanese Buddhism (the others being Rinzai and Ōbaku). It is the Japanese line of the Chinese Caodong school, which was founded during the Tang dynasty by Dongshan Liangjie. It emphasizes Shikantaza, meditation with no objects, anchors, or content. The meditator strives to be aware of the stream of thoughts, allowing them to arise and pass away without interference.
The Japanese brand of the sect was imported in the 13th century by Dōgen Zenji, who studied Caodong Buddhism (Chinese: 曹洞宗; pinyin: Cáodòng Zōng) abroad in China. Dōgen is remembered today as the ancestor of Sōtō Zen in Japan along with Keizan Jōkin.
With about 14,000 temples, Sōtō is one of the largest Japanese Buddhist organizations. Sōtō Zen is now also popular in the West, and in 1996 priests of the Sōtō Zen tradition formed the Soto Zen Buddhist Association based in North America.
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Mindful Path to Infinite Truths Concentration, Compassion, Lay, Soto Zen, Mindfulness, Don't Know Mind,... |
Jan 14 1985 |
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Joyful Embrace of Zen Wisdom Liberation, Lotus Sutra, Consciousness, Soto Zen, Community, Compassion, Realization... |
May 24 1982 |
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Dharma Transmission in Zen Evolution Breath, Buddha Nature, Dharma Transmission, Hate, Precepts, Realization, Rinzai, Soto... |
Aug 19 1977 |
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Ascending the Zen Pole of Effort Big Mind, Building, Ego, Evil, Intention, Separation, Soto Zen |
Sep 03 1976 |
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Reviving Zen: Manzan's Reforms Unveiled Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Ceremony, Addiction, Soto Zen, Lineage,... |
Sep 17 1975 |
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Zen Manuscripts: Evolutionary Pathways Soto Zen, Rinzai, Vow, Ceremony |
Sep 12 1975 |
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Keizan Zenji: Catalyst of Soto Zen Soto Zen, Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Realization, Lay, difficulty |
Sep 11 1975 |
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Zen Leadership: Tradition and Transformation Bell, Bodhidharma, Building, Dharma Transmission, Interview, Rinzai, Soto Zen,... |
Sep 10 1975 |
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Zen Power Struggles at Ehe-ji Bell, Bodhidharma, Building, difficulty, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Transmission |
Sep 10 1975 |
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Silent Illumination and Zen's Path Buddha Nature, Discrimination, Realization, Separation, Silence, Soto Zen, Teacher-... |
Sep 08 1975 |
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Zen Lineage: From Bodhidharma to Dogen Bodhidharma, Building, Ceremony, Dharma Transmission, New Year, Rinzai, Soto Zen,... |
Sep 1975 |
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Zen Ranks Through Gassan's Lens Enemies, Greed, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Transmission, Vow |
Sep 1975 |
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Timeless Essence of Zen Practice Conversation, Soto Zen, Religion, Constancy, Building, Funeral, Fox, Chanting, Bell... |
Apr 1972 |
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Sitting Beyond Thought: Embodying Truth Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Chanting, Emotions, Intention, Mahayana, Realization,... |
Feb 25 1972 |
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Breaking the Chains of Illusion Beginners, difficulty, Four Noble Truths, Instruction, Nirvana, Soto Zen, Suffering,... |
Oct 02 1971 |
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Embracing Suffering Through Zen Awareness Delusion, difficulty, Four Noble Truths, Instruction, Nirvana, Posture, Soto Zen,... |
Oct 02 1971 |
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Embracing Flow: Zen's Middle Way Buddha Nature, Ceremony, Chanting, Composure, confusion, Delusion, Diversity, Soto... |
Sep 28 1971 |
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Unwavering Practice: Path to Awakening Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature, Building, Ceremony, Continuous Practice, Hate, Soto... |
Nov 20 1970 |
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Reviving Dogen's Dharma Transmission Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Realization, Ceremony, difficulty, Mandala, Soto... |
Jun 10 1969 |