Dogen Sangha is a Buddhist group based in Tokyo

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 September 17 to 19, 2011.

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.

To celebrate his 90th birthday, Nishijima-roshi gave a talk on November 28, 2009 about his life and zen practice. Dogen Sangha Tokyo presented him with birthday gifts and greetings, and then we had a celebratory dinner of delicious Indian food.

nishijima-roshi speaks philosophy over tea

The fourth edition of "To Meet The Real Dragon"by Gudo Nishijima and Jeffrey Bailey and the first edition of "Three Philosophies and One Reality & NHK Radio Talks" by Gudo Nishijima are available from Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com and other booksellers.

"Face au vrai dragon"- the French translation of "To Meet the Real Dragon" can be ordered from Michel Proulx.

Dogen Sangha Japanese page