Chosei Zen

We offer training in Rinzai Zen, Martial Arts and Fine Arts. Chosei Zen provides training in the Rinzai Zen tradition. Introductory classes are available.

This training involves three parts: "zazen" (sitting meditation); the martial arts - primarily archery ("kyudo") and swordsmanship ("hojo"); and the fine arts such as calligraphy ("shodo"). We have two training sites: one on the Eastside of Madison and one in Spring Green, Wisconsin, approximately 45 miles outside of town. We also have a Virtual Dojo that provides online zazen and classes. Kindly

e-mail [email protected] for class times. For more information about our organization and class schedules, visit our website, choseizen.org.

08/18/2026

07/10/2026

In this Fresh Talk, Gordon Hakuun Greene Roshi will share what he's learned about shugyo through years of disciplined training and how we can practice shugyo in older or differently abled bodies.
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Join us on August 9 from 1-2:15 pm CT to listen to "Zen in the Bones”. Fresh Talks occur on the second Sunday of even months at 1-2:15 pm CT/ 8-9:15 pm CET.
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06/30/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser. Today we close the chapter on the 2026 “Resilience Through Training” campaign, and we proud to share that together we raised $36,866 from 72 unique donors.
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Our treasurer and board chair, Olga Kalinina, shares her gratitude in these closing remarks.
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06/29/2026

Selected words from Vonda Wielsma's recent writing on the theme of resilience.
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Donate at donorbox.org/resilience-through-training
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06/28/2026

Selected words from Heather Scobie Roshi's recent writing on the theme of resilience.
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Donate at donorbox.org/resilience-through-training
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06/26/2026

Vonda Wielsma reflects on her experience with Zen training, highlighting the ways it develops resilience. She explores how this helps navigate life’s hardships, particularly in moments of profound loss.
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06/25/2026

Selected words from Esteban Martinez Sensei's recent writing on the theme of resilience.
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Donate at donorbox.org/resilience-through-training
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06/24/2026

Selected words from Joseph Conti's recent writing on the theme of resilience.
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Donate at donorbox.org/resilience-through-training
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06/23/2026

Heather Meikyo Scobie Roshi writes on the resilience needed in daily living, seeing how Zen principles can applied in everyday life.
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06/22/2026

Selected words from Margot Jones' recent writing on the theme of resilience.
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Address

2540 E Mifflin Street
Madison, WI
53704

Telephone

+16082352905

Website

https://donorbox.org/resilience-through-training, http://choseizen.org/

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