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 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 MoreOn October 12, master percussionist and taiko performer Kenny Endo collaborated with the teachers and students of Chozen-ji in a performance called The Rhythm of the Universe. Kenny provided taiko, flute, hand drum and voice accompaniment for various Chozen-ji arts—Karate, Shakuhachi, Chado, Okyo, Kendo and Hojo—and zazen.
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