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Zen · Bloomington, IN, USA (Japan-lineage)

Sanshin Zen Community Training

Sanshin Zen Community
Zen In-personHybrid Sōtō Zen lineage (Okumura-roshi) Editorially curated

Founded by Shohaku Okumura Roshi (translator of Dogen and heir of Kosho Uchiyama), Sanshin offers residential and visiting practice in the Sōtō Zen 'just sitting' tradition. Long-term priest trainees in the Okumura lineage are ordained and authorized to teach.

Program details
LocationBloomington, IN, USA (Japan-lineage)
CountryUnited States
TraditionZen
FormatIn-person, Hybrid
DurationMulti-year priest training
Estimated costProgram-dependent; work-practice model
AccreditationSōtō Zen lineage (Okumura-roshi)
About Zen credentials: Zen teacher authorization (dharma transmission) comes through a recognized lineage. No external accreditation body — the teacher is the credential.
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Information may change — always verify with the program directly.
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LocationBloomington, IN, USA (Japan-lineage)
FormatIn-person, Hybrid
DurationMulti-year priest training
Program-dependent; work-practice model
Estimated total cost
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