Fusan Ryushin is a Zen priest in the tradition of Soto Zen Buddhism, and a dharma heir of the late John Daido Loori, Roshi. Ryushin was the abbot (leader) of Zen Mountain Monastery for 6 years too, and has been practicing Buddhism since 1983.
Along with decades of Zen experience, he is a trained psychiatrist, and prominent speaker. He also has been recently spending a lot of time exploring the intersection between Zen and psychedelics, training in ayahuasca ceremonies in Brazil amongst shamans.
Integrating his strict Zen trainings, he follows a more relaxed 'middle path' philosophy now, and is excited to bring that playful energy into our lives over the month.
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