06/28/2026
Though not a monastery, we draw from monastic practice to create an authentic zen experience. Take a peak at what monastic practice is like:
China’s Zen nuns: The secret to being mindful
Zen Buddhism originated from China, where it’s known as Chan in Chi...
06/04/2026
Stillness can be found within action. This is the yang to the yin of zuochan (sitting meditation)
High Level Shaolin Kung Fu forms | Shaolin Temple Yunnan
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11/09/2025
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10/26/2025
Thank you to Vincent Moore and the Paths of Practice podcast for the opportunity to discuss some of the particularities of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chan (Zen) practice.
Paths of Practice with Paula Lazarz
Rev. Shudo Paula Lazarz is a 6th degree Black Sash in Shaolin Kung Fu and an ordained priest in the Soto Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki. Her over two decades ...