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Toshoji International Zen Center Training

Toshoji International Zen Center
Zen In-person Sōtō Zen lineage

Toshoji is a Sōtō Zen training monastery in Okayama Prefecture that accepts international monks and laypeople for monastic training including zazen, oryoki, and sutra study. Long-term residents can be ordained in the Sōtō lineage.

Program details
LocationShinjo, Japan
CountryJapan
TraditionZen
FormatIn-person
DurationLong-term residential
Estimated costResidential fees apply
AccreditationSōtō Zen lineage
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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LocationShinjo, Japan
FormatIn-person
DurationLong-term residential
Residential fees apply
Estimated total cost
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