Dharma & Study
Throughout the year, our teachers offer regular dharma talks that explore the core teachings of Zen Buddhism. These talks integrate both traditional Zen wisdom and contemporary perspectives, providing guidance for practitioners of all levels—from beginners discovering their practice to longtime students deepening their understanding.
Dharma talks typically cover topics such as Zen practice in daily life, Buddhist ethics, meditation techniques, and the teachings of our lineage. Some talks focus on specific texts, while others explore how Zen practice informs our engagement with the world.
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Our founding abbot, Martin Mosko (Daishin Osho), authored significant works exploring the intersection of Zen practice and landscape architecture. His writings remain essential resources for understanding how Buddhist principles inform environmental design and awareness.
Martin Hakubai Mosko & Alxe Noden
A comprehensive exploration of how Zen Buddhist aesthetics and philosophy can be integrated into landscape design. The gardens at Hakubai Zen Center exemplify the principles outlined in this work.
Martin Hakubai Mosko & Alxe Noden
Zen lessons from the garden on contemplative design. This work deepens the exploration of how meditative awareness shapes our relationship with the landscapes we create and inhabit.
Through his pioneering work in Zen-inspired design, Martin Mosko demonstrated that authentic practice extends beyond the meditation hall into how we shape and inhabit our physical surroundings. His publications offer both philosophical insight and practical guidance for creating spaces—whether gardens, buildings, or entire communities—that reflect Zen values.
To deepen your practice, we recommend the following resources for further study and engagement with the Zen tradition.
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