Topia!: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Buddhism: Lineages: Zen: Major Schools (32) Deshimaru Lineage (topiasearch) Harada-Yasutani Lineage (topiasearch) Rinzai (topiasearch) Soto (topiasearch) See Also: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Buddhism: Lineages: Zen: Centers Zen Studies Society - Established in 1956 to assist the Buddhist scholar D.T. Suzuki in his efforts to introduce Zen to the West. In 1965 it came under the leadership of a Japanese Zen monk, Eido Tai Shimano, who shifted the emphasis towards zazen (Zen meditation) practice. Naropa Institute - Private, non-profit liberal arts college in Boulder, Colorado characterized by its unique Buddhist educational heritage. Schools of Zen Buddhism - Graphical depiction of the historic schools. Rinzai School - Lineage diagram. Ordinary Mind Zen School - Intends to manifest and support the practice of the Awakened Way as expressed in the teaching of Charlotte Joko Beck. The school is composed of Charlotte Joko Beck, her Dharma Successors, and teachers and successors that they, as individuals, have formally authorized. There is no affiliation with other Zen groups or religious denominations; however, membership in this school does not preclude individual affiliation with other groups. Within the school there is no hierarchy of Dharma Successors. Community of Mindful Living - Provides support for individuals and meditation groups worldwide who wish to practice in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition. Zen Buddhist Order of Hsu Yun - A virtual temple for the study of Zen in the tradition of Ch'an Master Hsu (Xu) Yun. Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association - Taiwanese Dharma Drum Chinese Ch'an Buddhist association for teaching Zen in the United States. In the Lin-Chi (Rinzai) lineage. Dharma Drum Mountain - An International Buddhist cultural and educational foundation founded by Chan Master Sheng-yen. Additional categories: Baseball tarpaulin Computer Programming Coach dancing baby small business loans

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