I have had the immense pleasure of visiting Pine Wind Zen Center (Jizo-an Monastery) on a number of occasions over the course of the past few years. In its tranquil location amidst the flora of New Jersey's Pine Barrens, I meditated, listened to lectures, and participated in retreats. Seijaku Roshi, Pine Wind's spiritual leader, is an extraordinarily gifted orator; and a warm and unpretentious teacher of Zen Buddhism. He presents Zen principles with an enthusiasm that has his...
Eric Ascalon
I have had the immense pleasure of visiting Pine Wind Zen Center (Jizo-an Monastery) on a number of occasions over the course of the past few years. In its tranquil location amidst the flora of New Jersey's Pine Barrens, I meditated, listened to lectures, and participated in retreats. Seijaku Roshi, Pine Wind's spiritual leader, is an extraordinarily gifted orator; and a warm and unpretentious teacher of Zen Buddhism. He presents Zen principles with an enthusiasm that has his...