Dogen Sangha is a Buddhist group based in Tokyo. We follow the teachings of Master Dogen,
a 13th century Japanese monk, and offer the opportunity to practice
Zazen and study Buddhism based on the guidance of our founder Gudo Wafu Nishijima.
We hold meetings on Saturdays at the Young Buddhists Association in Tokyo. We also hold Zazen retreats in May and September at Tokei-in Temple in Shizuoka.
Our next retreat will be from May 3 to 5, 2009.
Some of Gudo Nishijima's students have started Buddhist groups outside
Japan. You can find more information on our overseas groups page.
Gudo Nishijima roshi retired from lecturing in 2005. He now devotes his time to his writing, and publishes a blog about Buddhism at http://gudoblog-e.blogspot.com/. He also made a short video demonstration about how to practice zazen.
Starting in April 2009, we will have sitting every Saturday! Please check the schedule.
Nishijima-sensei came and gave a special lecture on November 29, 2008:
The third edition of "To Meet The Real Dragon"by Gudo Nishijima and Jeffrey Bailey is available from www.lulu.com and Amazon.com
"Face au vrai dragon"- the French translation of "To Meet the Real Dragon" can
be ordered from Michel Proulx.
Dogen Sangha Japanese page