Soto Zen

Soto Zen is a Japanese Buddhist tradition emphasizing "shikantaza" or "just sitting" meditation, fostering awareness and presence in everyday life. It highlights living mindfully without attachment to specific goals or insights, integrating meditation into daily activities. Rooted in the teachings of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism, it values direct experience, simplicity, and discipline to realize enlightenment through sustained, attentive practice. Soto Zen aims to cultivate a calm, open mind that embodies compassion and wisdom, encouraging practitioners to find awakening in each moment of ordinary existence.