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We embrace an eclectic approach to practice, honoring where people are in their lives. Hello, I'm Kyoji.

Welcome to Rising Lotus Zen – an inclusive, accessible, and women-led online Zen community for those who may feel out of place in more traditional Zen settings. I am the founder and guiding teacher at Rising Lotus Sangha. Rising Lotus serves everyone but is intentionally open to those in the disability, neurodiverse, and chronic illness communities. I am a legally blind priest who strives to help make Zen practice open and available to everyone. I live in the eastern US with my husband, and our Boxer Dog, Henry.

07/08/2025

The Rising Lotus Zen Discord server is a small, quiet space free of the noise and pressure of social media. Everyone is welcome - whether you're new to the practice, a seasoned practitioner, or someone curious about Zen, this is an open, accessible, and inclusive space.

🪷 We sit together every Monday morning (cameras not necessary), share Dharma reflections, and offer each other gentle support through the ups and downs of life and practice.

So, you are welcome here. Come as you are. Come sit with us. 🍵 Message here for the link.

Lotus Zen

06/08/2025

But wow, how we prefer!
We prefer comfort over discomfort, noise over silence, praise over stillness.
And yet, the gate is always open, even in the middle of our grasping.
We practice not to be better, but to be real.

Today's quote comes from the Hsin Hsin Ming, also known as Faith in Mind, a foundational Zen poem attributed to Sengcan, the Third Chinese Patriarch. Written in the 6th century, it speaks directly to the heart of practice — letting go of preferences, dualistic thinking, and clinging. Something pertinent for all time.

Midweek reflections:
Can you soften around one preference today?
Can you notice what’s here without needing to change it?

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Tuesday	22:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	15:00 - 17:00
Friday	15:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 09:00
Sunday	12:00 - 13:30

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https://www.youtube.com/@risinglotuszen

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