Koans are a unique Zen practice of bringing meditative mind to the deepest questions and challenges of life. Gyodo Sensei offers an overview of the evolution of koan practice in the Rinzai tradition and how they help address the gap between subjective experience and reality.

Everyday life koans go even further by exploring the realms of home, work, and relationships not covered in traditional monastic practice.

Practice Leaders Sokyo and Gakyo share their personal experiences with everyday life koans involving work, service and self-identification.