Sanbo Kyodan sect

Sanbo Kyodan is a Japanese Zen Buddhist sect founded in the mid-20th century, emphasizing direct meditation experiences and personal insight. It blends traditional Zen teachings with modern approaches, encouraging practitioners to attain enlightenment through seated meditation (zazen) and mindful living. The sect values both rigorous practice and compassion, promoting spiritual development within a community setting. Sanbo Kyodan aims to make Zen teachings accessible to contemporary followers while maintaining core Zen principles rooted in tradition.