Sanshin's practice vision
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Sanshin style practice
Realizing the self without relationship to others (non-reliance) which includes everything (interconnectedness). Sanshin's Six Practice Guidelines and Uchiyama Roshi's Seven Points of Practice |
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Zazen 6 points: Zazen in a Buddhist context Understanding the common thread that runs from the teachings of Shakyamuni through the practice of shikantaza at Sanshin today. Work 6 points: Balancing peace and progress; Work practice as an investigation of community Work as an active engagement with the community in this time and place Study 6 points: Dharma study as a support for practice Understanding our practice and practicing our understanding Ritual 6 points: Keeping forms simple so we know what we’re doing and why Ritual as an active engagement with the community across space and time |
Environment Cultivating a wholesome relationship with the earth Ethics Understanding that we have some responsibility to and for other beings, and that what we do affects others. Human relationships Cultivating social and interpersonal relations between human beings that recognize both individuality and interdependence Creativity Taking a broad perspective that includes not only physical objects and architecture but intangibles like sound, smell, events, language and media. SDGs with Sotoshu Since 1991, the Sotoshu has been engaged in a variety of activities under the slogan “human rights, peace, environment.” Part of that activity is in support of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Among the essays by Western dharma teachers on these 17 goals are writings by Sanshin Network members Doryu Cappelli (Italy) and Densho Quintero (Colombia). |
