Dogen Sangha

Dogen Sangha is a Buddhist Group founded in Tokyo by the late Japanese Buddhist priest Gudo Nishijima

Master Gudo Wafu Nishijima [1919 -2014]

Master Gudo Wafu Nishijima, the founder of Dogen Sangha, passed away in Tokyo on January 28, 2014. His passing came as very sad news for his family and everyone who knew and loved him all over the world. He lived a very full and happy life, and we hope his spirit and teachings will live on for many years.

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How to practice Zazen – Video demonstration by Master Gudo Nishijima

Buddhist Life: The Story of Gudo Nishijima

Buddhist Life: The Story of Gudo Nishijima Roshi Part 1

Buddhist Life: The Story of Gudo Nishijima Roshi Part 2

Buddhist Life: The Story of Gudo Nishijima Roshi Part 3

Talks and Articles by Gudo Nishijima Roshi

The Buddhist Precepts

Gudo Nishijima discusses what the Buddhist precepts are. His view is that the precepts are not theoretical or romantic. They are very concrete and practical. In this they reflect the fundamental character of Buddhism. Buddhism is a practical philosophy. It is concerned with finding the right way to live. But to live correctly is not so easy. When we are beginning our Buddhist life we need some guidelines: some criteria by which to decide what we should do and what we should not do. The precepts were created to fulfill that function. They were made to help us live properly and correctly. In other words, the precepts teach us how to live a happy life.

The Buddhist Precepts Download

The Relation Between Buddhist Meditation and the Autonomic Nervous System

This is a transcript of a talk that Gudo Nishijima gave in November 2002 to a group of Buddhists in Belgium in which he discussed his idea about how practicing Buddhist meditation helps to keep our autonomic nervous system in a state of balance.

Buddhist Meditation and the Autonomic Nervous System Download