Eihei-ji

Eihei-ji is a historic Zen Buddhist monastery located in Japan, founded in 1244 by Zen master Dogen. It serves as a spiritual center for practicing Zen meditation (zazen), study, and monastic training. Surrounded by forests, Eihei-ji embodies simplicity, discipline, and meditation-focused practice, offering an environment conducive to deepening understanding of Zen principles. It is both a living monastery and a cultural heritage site, attracting practitioners and visitors worldwide who seek spiritual growth, insight, and connection to Japan’s rich Buddhist tradition.