Bright Way Zen

Summer 2026 Study Series - The Sandokai Week 1

The Sandokai is an ancient teaching poem composed by Chinese Zen master Sekito Kisen (Shitou Xiqian, 700-790). It's recited daily in Soto Zen temples throughout the world and deals with an issue of paramount importance in Zen: the relationship between the relative and absolute dimensions of reality. Over the next couple months Domyo will lead the Sangha througha line-by-line discussion of this meaningful text. This week Domyo gives us an introduction to the history of this piece as well its role in our linage and we begin with the first two sentences "The mind of the great sage of India is intimately transmitted from west to east. While human faculties are sharp or dull, the Way has no northern or southern ancestors."

Precept Study Week 12 - Do Not Defame The Three Treasures

In the final week of our 12 week long precept study, Sanga member Tyler discusses his thoughts and idea around how honouring and respecting the three treasure can be used as a tool towards meaningful Zen practice.

Precept Study Week 11 - Do Not Indulge in Anger

In the eleventh week of our precept series, Sangha member Jen, weaving Buddhist literature, personal stories and experience, leads the sangha through a deeply meaningful discussion on the role of anger in our life and our Buddhist practice.

Buddha is Like an Old Growth Tree - Domyo (5/23/26)

One's practice and spiritual growth could be described as a "path". However, by reframing our practice as one of fulfillment, maturation, and becoming more beautiful and beneficial with time (as old growth Douglas Fir trees do!) we can engage with this process in a new way, and realize our true potential.

Precept Series Week 10 - Do Not Be Mean With Dharma Or Wealth: Share Understanding, Give Freely Of Self

In the 10th week of our Precept Study Series, Sangha member, Rachel takes us through a personal discussion on her engagement with the Precept of not being mean with Dharma or wealth.