About Us

Being without self is an international not-for-profit group of Zen practitioners. Committed to awakening, we are grounded in a genuine 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.

BWS has local groups in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, Netherlands, Hungary), Australia and more. See “Groups”.

We are open to learning from and practicing with others. You are welcome to join us.