Tour the Ryumonji Zen Monastery - Dragon Gate Temple

Take a tour of the Ryumonji Zen Monastery in Dorchester, Iowa with Shoken Winecoff Roshi. Ryumonji is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in the beautiful rolling hills of northeast Iowa. Forty acres of land were donated in 2000 for establishing a monastery. A vibrant community of lay and ordained members, that extends over much of the country, has transformed the farmstead into a traditional Soto Zen training monastery. The buildings were constructed in accordance with standards passed down from the time of Zen in China. The land and the temple buildings reflect the spirit of “peaceful dwelling”.

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Love the tour🐉

[@savakaumaro7282]

So cool!

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I'm curious, is Ryumonji a residential monastery?

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🙏☺🍀

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It's a shame that more wasn't said about Fudo Koppang. He had a great impact on many and was a fine example of a true Zen priest.

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It’s a shame? The shame is in expectation of your own satisfaction when others speak…

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