Modern World
Ancient Path,
RINZAI ZEN INTERNATIONAL is a worldwide sangha devoted to practice of the Zen Buddhist path. RZI-affiliated meditation groups exist in N. America and Europe. New groups are constantly forming.
OUR LINEAGE
was transmitted to the West by Omori Sogen Roshi, called the greatest Rinzai master of the 20th century.
OUR PRACTICE
may be described as ZEN-KEN-SHO: the unity of classical Zen training, physical culture like martial arts, and fine arts.
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OUR HEADQUARTERS
is Korinji, a Rinzai monstery in Wisconsin, USA. Meido Moore Roshi serves as the Korinji abbot, and guiding teacher of our community.
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Online Resources
Become a Member and Access Resources To Support Your Home Meditation Practice
Individual membershp in RZI is through our Patreon page, which has an extensive (and growing) library of digital resources — instructional videos, dharma talks, and more — to support your practice. You can join and gain access to this instantly. Other online resources for members include our member forum, Zoom meetings, and prayer requests.​​
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Read here about the full range of our online resources.
Retreats & Events
At Korinji and Internationally
Intensive Zen meditation retreats (sesshin) led by Meido Roshi are offered 6 times a year at our headquarters monastery in Wisconsin USA, and twice annually in Europe. Many other retreats, seminars, and classes are offered worldwide, including our beginner's Zen Life Retreat, Intro to Zen Days (an open house where you can learn meditation), Shugendo training, ceremonies, and more.​​
Residency & Ordination
Living and Training Opportunities at Korinji Monastery
Traditional Rinzai Zen monastic training at our headquarters is open to a small number of persons wishing to devote themselves completely to intensive practice of the Buddhist path. Both lay and ordained trainees (and those wishing to train for ordination) are welcome to apply.