Being Without Self

“When you are truly without self, it is apparent that all is without self.
Realizing this, the precious dignity of each and every thing is manifest.”
(Jeff Shore, from the lecture on ‘Enjoying the Way’, 2010)

Welcome to our site. Being without self is an international group of Zen practitioners. Committed to awakening, we are grounded in an authentic Zen Buddhist tradition rooted in the present. The bond that unites us is our practice together, guided by Jeff Shore, lay successor to Rinzai Zen master Keidō Fukushima. We offer opportunities for sustained practice through: Zen meditation retreats worldwide, the hermitage in Kyoto, one-on-one guidance, and mutual support. Open to learning from and practicing with others, you are welcome to join us.

EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY - Calligraphy by Keidō Fukushima Rōshi