Zen Practice and Experience - From Tradition to Personal Journey

Explore a keynote speech from the 5th Conference of the International Association for Japanese Philosophy delivered by Tanaka Kanju, Head Priest of Rinzai Sect Nanzen-ji School, examining Zen practice and experience through personal insights and philosophical perspectives. Delve into Kanju's relationships with influential figures Nishida Ikutaro and Kataoka Hitoshi, understand fundamental Zen mottos and crucial koans, gain insights into the rigorous nature of Zen practice, and learn from the speaker's personal experiences in Zen training. Through this hour-long presentation, discover the intersection of Japanese philosophy and Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the concept of 'Basho' as a symbiotic relationship between human and non-human elements, presented as part of the broader discussion on Nishida Philosophy's 95-year legacy.