Shozan

Shozan (Marc Joslyn, PhD) became a student of Joshu Sasaki Roshi in 1964 and was instrumental in founding the first Zen center in Los Angeles and, subsequently, Mt. Baldy Zen Center. He was ordained as a monk in 1972 and an osho in 1982. Shozan and Myodo moved to Bainbridge Island in 1986 and founded Entsuan Zen in 1995.
Articles by Shozan:
Opening and Closing

Opening and Closing

An article by Shozan and Myodo about duality: opening and closing, starting and finishing and the balance between the two.

Zen Practice for Life

Zen Practice for Life

A article by Mark Shozan Joslyn, PhD, which looks at Zen in everyday life and during ordinary activities, including the importance of the family in Zen practice.

Absolute

Absolute

An article by Shozan on the nature of the absolute.

Zazen (Sitting Zen)

Zazen (Sitting Zen)

Beginning instruction in zazen (Zen sitting meditation), including posture, breathing, and hand position.

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