Big Mind - by Dennis Genpo Merzel

Meet Genpo Roshi

Zen Master Genpo Merzel’s teaching is rooted in a deep appreciation of traditional Zen, which he has practiced and taught for over four decades, and his ongoing exploration of ways to integrate the wisdom and insights of both East and West into everyday life.

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Meet Genpo Roshi

Now Available

Digital Teachings >

Join Genpo Roshi

Events in Salt Lake City, Boulder, Copenhagen, The Caribbean, Maui...

Upcoming Events

June 08 – 12, 2020
5-Day – Masters & Mensches – Zoom Video Conference
June 20 – 24, 2020
5-Day Retreat – Maitreya Buddha – Zoom Video Conference
June 27 – 28, 2020
2-Day Retreat – Zen Master Rinzai – Zoom Video Conference
July 18 – 22, 2020
5-Day Retreat – Embracing the New Reality – Zoom Video Conference
July 25 – 26, 2020
2-Day Retreat – Zen Master Joshu – Zoom Video Conference
September 12 – 13, 2020
2-Day Retreat — Sixth Patriarch Platform Sutra — Zoom Video Conference
September 14 – 19, 2020
6-Day Big Mind Facilitator Training — Salt Lake
October 03 – 07, 2020
5-Day Big Heart Retreat – The Caribbean
October 17 – 21, 2020
5-Day Hinayana Retreat — Salt Lake
October 23 – 25, 2020
3-Day Retreat — Salt Lake
November 27 – 29, 2020
3-Day Big Heart Retreat — Boulder
December 27 – 31, 2020
5-Day Big Heart Retreat — Lahaina, Maui

For more future events see Events .
For ongoing or personal study with Genpo Roshi in 30-, 60-, or 90-minute sessions see Personal Study.

Recent Blog Posts

Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo

May 7, 2020 No Comments

Renowned Colombian guitarist/music producer and longtime student of Genpo Roshi, Santiago Jimenez, has created a unique rendition of Roshi’s chanting the Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo.