In this course preview, Yokoyama Sensei introduces the practice of "just sitting." He talks about the idea of actualizing the Buddha Nature, which resides in all of us, an understanding of non-intention, and teachings on the everyday nature of Zen.

Meet your instructor: Reverend Yokoyama is a Soto Zen Minister, trained at Eiheiji temple, graduated from Sophia University in Tokyo with an intercultural Communications degree. He was Bishop of Iwoji Temple; currently assigned to both the Long Beach Buddhist Church and Montebello Sozenji Buddhist Temple and is Secretary of Soto Zen North America.