Zen-Ken-Sho Lecture and Demonstration By So’zan Miller Roshi

Please join us as we host Rev. So’zan Miller Roshi (First Abbot of Daiyuzenji) as he shares his view on Zen-Ken-Sho. 

Zen-Ken-Sho is a principle set forth by Omori Sogen, who became well known for this unique approach to Zen practice, integrating insights from martial and fine arts training with traditional Zen methods as a way to create a balanced life. This approach has been described as a unity of Zen, Ken ("sword," referring to martial arts or physical culture), and Sho ("brush," referring to calligraphy or fine arts).

SO’ZAN DAITETSU MILLER ROSHI
So'zan Miller Roshi helped establish Daiyuzenji in 2002 and became its first Abbot in 2005 when Hosokawa Roshi designated Daiyuzenji as a fully independent Zen temple. So'zan Roshi trained under Toyoda Rokoji, Tanouye Roshi, and Hosokawa Roshi, ordaining in 1993. In 2003, he was named one of Hosokawa Roshi's dharma heirs. Since his retirement in 2022, Miller Roshi has been an advisor to Daiyuzenji and leads the Sunday morning book study group.