The Shobogenzo: 300 Family Stories: WPP2025 (Part 2)

In this Winter Practice Period talk, Roshi Joan, and Senseis Wendy, Kodo, and Kozan explore Dogen’s life and the Shobogenzo through a lens of commitment to authentic practice. Roshi Joan traces Dogen’s journey from early loss through his awakening in China to establishing Eiheiji monastery, weaving together historical context with the immediate relevance of his teachings. The teachers emphasize how studying Dogen’s collection of 300 koans offers a way to embody practice rather than merely accumulate knowledge. At its heart, the talk illuminates how Dogen’s emphasis on “straightforward mind” and trustworthiness provides guidance for practitioners navigating contemporary challenges. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by clicking here.