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So'zan Roshi trained under Toyoda Rokoji, Tanouye Roshi, and Hosokawa Roshi, ordaining in 1993. In 2003 he was named one of Hosokawa Roshi's dharma heirs. 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The koan curriculum, zazen, the hojo kata (sword forms), shodo (calligraphy), chanting, and an emphasis on the breath, use of the body, and physical training are informed by his threefold emphasis on fine arts, martial arts, and Zen. His motto, "Zen, ken, sho" or "Zen, sword, brush," perfectly encapsulates the embodied style of Rinzai Zen we offer in Chicago today under the leadership of Tesshin Brand Roshi, 86th dharma heir in our lineage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/b1dd2c7c-fb18-4c53-a7d3-1835fb9ce4ae/Daiyuzenji_dogen-hosokawa-roshi.jpg History - Dogen Hosokawa Dogen Hosokawa Roshi, a dharma heir of Omori Roshi who underwent training in Japan before settling in Hawaii, upheld and extended the mission of propagating Zen teachings in the Western world. From 1987 to his retirement in 2005, he dedicated himself to extensive travels across the mainland USA, imparting teachings and guiding sesshin. Concurrently, he served as the second abbot of Chozenji following Tanouye Roshi's passing. Besides being a proficient calligrapher and writer, he translated Omori Roshi's renowned work "Sanzen Nyumon" into English (published as "An Introduction to Zen Training") and authored a biography titled "Omori Sogen: The Art of a Zen Master." Presently, Hosokawa Roshi remains actively involved in advising his dharma successors and nurturing his students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/3eeb4bbe-0b85-4f3c-a951-0d6016918e33/So%27zan%2BMiller%2BRoshi%2BTeisho.jpg History - So’zan Miller So'zan Miller Roshi trained under Toyoda Rokoji, Tanouye Roshi, and Hosokawa Roshi, ordaining in 1993. Following Toyoda Rokoji's passing, he helped establish a new facility on Chicago's North Side in 2002 to house the organization, thus ensuring the continuity of training. In 2003 he was named one of Hosokawa Roshi's dharma heirs. In 2005, Hosokawa Roshi designated the Chicago location as a fully independent Zen temple, Sokeizan Daiyuzenji, and appointed Miller Roshi as the first abbot. Miller Roshi retired in 2022, but remains engaged with the community by advising his successors and former students, participating in our book study group and occasionally making visits to Daiyuzenji to teach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/c6d17996-0780-4649-bc4c-58f2627c30f2/_DM47155_LA.jpg History - Tesshin Hozan (Brand), Abbot Tesshin Brand Roshi (Tesshin Hozan) is the current Abbot (shike) of Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple in Chicago. Tesshin began formal Zen training in 1990 under Dogen Hosokawa Roshi, former Abbot of Daihonzan Chozen-ji and primary Dharma heir of Omori Sogen Roshi. He continued under So'zan Miller Roshi, Hosokawa Roshi's heir and former Abbot of Daiyuzenji. Tesshin Roshi trained extensively in Hojo (a set of kata of the Jiki-shinkage-ryu school of swordsmanship) under So’zan Miller Roshi and Gerald Yamamoto, a direct student of Omori Roshi. Tesshin Roshi was ordained in 2007 and in 2014 received inka shomei (mind seal) from So'zan Miller Roshi, acknowledging him as the 86th Dharma successor. https://daiyuzenji.org/zentraining daily 0.75 2025-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/1540491687871-J8VL6B7FWD4S0VEQS8S5/Spring+Kata.jpg Zen Training https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/1544572022685-ZQLGN66JV5HAAHD0NF3L/Sesshin+Sitting.jpg Zen Training - Zazen The Japanese word zen comes from the Chinese word ch’an, which itself comes from the Sanskrit dhyana, meaning “meditation.” Zen is, therefore, in other words, the “meditation school” of Buddhism, earning this name by its specialization in meditative practices and a direct engagement with the existential questions of Buddhism. Once a student has gained some ability to do zazen, they may request to begin formal koan training with our teacher. This practice involves the use of a traditional curriculum of many koans, a somewhat untranslatable word that literally means something like “public case,” one of which will be assigned at a time to facilitate the student’s experiential study of Zen. The student presents their understanding to the teacher in formal, private interviews called sanzen which occur regularly during our programming. Only fully authorized lineage holders in our tradition may administer koan training to students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/1544571718450-HFSG6KXHA83B197AJ3EJ/Winter+Kata.jpg Zen Training The Hojo is a medieval Japanese sword form consisting of four parts (kata), each representing one of the four seasons. Omori Sogen, a master swordsman, believed it to be a highly effective martial art supplementing Zen training. It is performed relatively slowly, deliberately, and meditatively by a pair of participants synchronizing their movements closely; one of these in the role of shin, or “mind,” the other mirroring as kage or “shadow.” The study of the hojo kata is enormously beneficial in learning the use of the body and breath in Zen training and extending that way of being into other life activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/1544572324493-DUEXDTAM673WZX5OYIV6/MR+Shodo.jpg Zen Training Shodo, or Japanese calligraphy, is a widespread Japanese cultural practice and is practiced at Daiyuzenji specifically as a form of Zen training. We focus on posture, breath and the observation of how subtleties in the aesthetics are affected by our condition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/1544572522153-HWAVLIR19N63MOVB26DU/James+Okyo+4.jpg Zen Training Okyo refers to the practice of chanting Buddhist sutras, mantras, or scriptures, an important and traditional part of Japanese Zen Buddhism. The term "okyo" (お経) itself is derived from the Japanese word "sutra" (kyō). Chanting sutras is a form of spiritual practice that helps deepen one’s connection to the teachings of the Buddha. It is often used as a way to cultivate mindfulness, concentration, and devotion. At Daiyuzenji, chanting (okyo) is utilized as a method that combines posture, breath, and sound to greatly enhance meditation practice. By understanding the relationship between mind and body, practitioners can engage in meditation with greater comfort, clarity, and a more grounded approach. The meditative aspect of this practice, often accompanied by bells and drums, creates a rhythmic repetition of phrases that can induce a meditative state. This helps practitioners focus their minds and enter deeper states of awareness. Group chanting also fosters a communal atmosphere where voices blend together, enhancing the meditative and spiritual experience for participants. However, practitioners are encouraged to chant on their own as part of their daily practice. Although okyo traditionally refers to the chanting of sutras, mantras, and dharanis are also chanted at Daiyuzenji. These are integral components of temple rituals and ceremonies and are used in services, funerals, memorials, and other observances. Many of these services can be offered by Daiyuzenji upon request. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/2c526155-fe7e-4550-9cd8-1d5a9599dc8c/Screenshot+2025-08-26+at+2.46.12+PM.png Zen Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/1544573281623-MLB472BHK5U9TPULFURX/Handaikan.jpg Zen Training We offer a yearly schedule full of zazenkai (short, informal retreats), sesshin (longer, intensive, formal retreats), and other special events related to our signature methods of Zen practice. Sesshin is a concentrated period of training, a mix of practices to “gather the heart-mind." It focuses on zazen but includes calligraphy, short periods of mindful work in the zendo, formal temple-style meals, dharma talks, and individual meetings with our teachers. 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Tesshin began formal Zen training in 1990 under Dogen Hosokawa Roshi, former Abbot of Daihonzan Chozen-ji and primary Dharma heir of Omori Sogen Roshi. He continued under So'zan Miller Roshi, Hosokawa Roshi's heir and former Abbot of Daiyuzenji. Tesshin Roshi trained extensively in Hojo (a set of kata of the Jiki-shinkage-ryu school of swordsmanship) under So’zan Miller Roshi and Gerald Yamamoto, a direct student of Omori Roshi. Tesshin Roshi was ordained in 2007 and in 2014 received inka shomei (mind seal) from So'zan Miller Roshi, acknowledging him as the 86th Dharma successor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/d7d0d8b1-811c-4a34-9ee9-e583f0278dd9/JITSUZAN+GENTETSU+%28CARABELLO%29+SENSEI.jpg Our Teachers JITSUZAN GENTETSU (CARABELLO) SENSEI Jitsuzan began Zen practice in 1987 and trained under Shaku Joseph Jarman, Dogen Hosokawa Roshi, former Abbot of Chozen-ji, and finally under So’zan Miller Roshi, former Abbot of Daiyuzenji. He took ordination under So'zan Roshi in 2019. In addition to Zen, he studied chanoyu (tea ceremony), shodo (calligraphy), and ikebana (flower arrangement) for 11 years and was given permission from Dr. Seiko Nakashima to teach chanoyu in 2011. He has been a certified Ultimate Human Performance (UHP) coach since 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6744898f5130d3cc91545f/bfe012d9-fded-47cb-8c9f-b1280f2a3001/gakudo_daizan.jpg Our Teachers GAKUDO DAIZAN (MIDGLEY) SENSEI Gakudo began Rinzai Zen practice in 2011 and started his formal training under So'zan Miller Roshi, former abbot of Daiyuzenji, in 2014. He has continued training as Tesshin Roshi's student since 2022 and was ordained by him in 2024. 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