KUZO 360 Zen Study Series
Clarify & Illuminate Your Zen Journey
The 360 Zen Study Series is a structured program designed to help you explore the foundations of Zen. Whether you are new to practice or looking to deepen your understanding, this series provides clarity, guidance, and new perspectives to strengthen your path.
Why Study Zen This Way?
If Zen is “a special transmission outside the scriptures,” why spend time with history and texts? Isn’t meditation enough?
Buddhism has two aspects: instruction and application. Teachings can help us to digest our experiences on the cushion so that the benefits of meditation manifest in our daily lives as wisdom and skillful means.
Studying the foundations of our tradition helps shake us out of fixed ideas, deepens our practice, and offers guideposts to help us see the path more clearly.
These teachings don’t replace practice—they illuminate it.
What You’ll Gain
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Study the Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in essential Zen Buddhist teaching.
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Discover the Roots of Zen
Explore the origins of the Zen tradition and the wisdom of spiritual ancestors.
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See the Bigger Picture
Gain insights into diverse practice methods and the evolution of modern Zen traditions.
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Learn from Global Teachers
Engage directly with experienced teachers in the Kwan Um Zen tradition, as well as guest teachers from various Buddhist traditions.
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Enrich Your Meditation
Access an archive of recorded study materials to support your ongoing practice.
Can’t attend live sessions? No problem.
All classes are recorded and available in both video and audio formats. You’re invited to submit your questions ahead of time for the teacher. The program is designed with flexibility in mind, so you can engage in the way that works best for you—live, on-demand, or both.
Flexible for Your Life
Guided Learning
Zen is a vast tradition that can feel overwhelming to study alone.
Where do you begin? How do you choose what to read? How do you stay motivated?
The 360 Zen Study Series provides:
High-quality teachings from experienced Zen teachers
A clear framework for study and practice
Insights from the collective wisdom of your peers
Together, we question, learn, and grow.
Meet the 360 Zen Study Teachers
