Chozen-ji's 2021 Annual Zen Art Show was a successful first in many ways. It was the first year that the Art Show was held as a hybrid of online and in-person sales, with online reservations accepted for in-person attendance. It was also the first year that a new cohort of relatively new and young Dojo members took responsibility for many of the logistics, marketing, and preparations. Pulling off an in-person Art Show in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was a true community accomplishment.
Read MoreThanks to the generosity of dozens of donors, we have successfully raised the funds needed to break ground on our development of new housing across the street at 3570 Kalihi Street. We are still welcoming contributions, which will allow us to expand our budget for things like appliances and landscaping later on in the development.
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Art can be enjoyed in many ways at many levels. The arrangement of cushions, a calligraphy, flowers in a vase, a cup of tea, or the scent of incense can enhance the kiai of the moment and foster joy. Art can be practiced in all activities and is accessible by all.
Read MoreSince last Fall, we've successfully raised $1.4 million to construct short-term and long-term housing on the empty lot across the street from the Dojo at 3570 Kalihi Street. We're sharing this news with the Chozen-ji network now to invite members and supporters around the world to join us to raise the remaining $400,000 to break ground and complete construction.
Read MoreChozen-ji's 2021 Summer newsletter focuses on a big new project at the Dojo: the development of new housing on the empty lot at 3570 Kalihi Street to support steadily increasing demand for live-in Zen training.
Read MoreIn these turbulent times, Zen Art can help you become clear and tranquil—bringing peace to a busy city, or clarity to your environment and state of mind. As a vibrant force, Zen Art influences your vibration, helping you to accord with the flow and rhythm of the Universe, which is unmoved even by today's chaos.
Read MoreThis year’s annual Zen Art Show & Sale was held November 8-10. Following coverage in The Hawaii Herald and The Honolulu Star-Advertiser, attendance far exceeded our expectations. We estimate as many as 1,000 people came through.
Read More“The Mysterious Wonder of the Universal Mind.” Omori Sogen Rotaishi wrote these characters on the sign that hangs above the altar in the Budo Dojo at Chozen-ji. To me they describe how Chozen-ji has come to enjoy a second spring.
Read MoreIn the last newsletter, we announced the creation of a new "Gi & Hakama Fund" for a loaner closet of gi and hakama for new students. Within hours, Dojo members had donated almost $1,000.
Read MoreFrom October 12-14, Chozen-ji held its annual art show. This year's show featured ceramics, calligraphy, Kado, and turned wood made by Chozen-ji teachers and students. The show also included demonstrations in Hojo, Tai Chi, Chado, archery, ceramics, Shodo, and Zazen.
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