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Zen-Ken-Sho Lecture and Demonstration By So’zan Miller Roshi

  • Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Ste. 112 Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

Please join us as we host Rev. So’zan Miller Roshi (First Abbot of Daiyuzenji) as he shares his view on Zen-Ken-Sho. 

Zen-Ken-Sho is a principle set forth by Omori Sogen, who became well known for this unique approach to Zen practice, integrating insights from martial and fine arts training with traditional Zen methods as a way to create a balanced life. This approach has been described as a unity of Zen, Ken ("sword," referring to martial arts or physical culture), and Sho ("brush," referring to calligraphy or fine arts).

SO’ZAN DAITETSU MILLER ROSHI

So'zan Miller Roshi helped establish Daiyuzenji in 2002 and became its first Abbot in 2005 when Hosokawa Roshi designated Daiyuzenji as a fully independent Zen temple. 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. Since his retirement in 2022, Miller Roshi has been an advisor to Daiyuzenji and leads the Sunday morning book study group.


Suggested donation: $25
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Earlier Event: October 14
Intro to Shodo (Way of the Brush)
Later Event: November 18
Shodo (Way of the Brush) Seminar