Sixth Patriarch, Mazu, & Sekito — 3-Day Online Stream · Dec, Day 3 of 3
A three-day online masterclass with Genpo Roshi exploring Sekito Kisen and the Soto stream of Zen, streamed live on Zoom. Visit the event page to learn more and register.
Dec. 13, 2026
Online
Genpo Roshi
Event Details
A three-day online masterclass with Genpo Roshi exploring Sekito Kisen (Shitou Xiqian), whose teaching gave rise to the Soto stream of Zen. Through teaching, dialogue, and the Big Mind process, we enter Sekito’s subtle, all-embracing expression of the Way.
What we’ll explore
- The life and legacy of Sekito Kisen and the origins of the Soto stream
- The Sandokai (“The Harmony of Difference and Sameness”), his classic expression of the Way
- Sekito’s subtle, all-embracing approach to realization
- Bringing these teachings alive through the Big Mind process and live dialogue
How it works
The series streams live at 9 AM HST on Zoom across three sessions. Offered by donation (Dana), and open to seasoned practitioners and newcomers alike.
By donation
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