Philosophy

Here are articles on Zen philosophy, or at least philosophical articles in some way related to Zen or Buddhism.

Many of the articles are by Shozan Marc Joslyn, PhD, one of the oldest students of Joshu Sasaki Roshi.

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.

Absolute

Absolute

An article by Shozan on the nature of the absolute.

Beginning Zen Practice

Beginning Zen Practice

From a talk given by Roshi in 1974 at Cimarron Zen Center in Los Angeles on the topic of beginning Zen practice (philosophy, not sitting instruction).

What is Religion?

What is Religion?

What is religion and how does it relate to Zen? Shozan addresses this question in this article.

Religion for Sale

Religion for Sale

What is Entsuan selling? Nothing! So what does Zen have to offer?

Pin It on Pinterest