We had the great honor of having Shundo Aoyama personally perform our wedding ceremony in 2004. Here is a descripton of her book. It can be found quite easily on line just google “Zen Seeds” Buddhist weddings are not that common in Japan today. They are usually Shinto, western style or Jinzen which means no [...]]]>

We had the great honor of having Shundo Aoyama personally perform our wedding ceremony in 2004. Here is a descripton of her book. It can be found quite easily on line just google “Zen Seeds” Buddhist weddings are not that common in Japan today. They are usually Shinto, western style or Jinzen which means no religion style. Shundo Aoyama is well known in Japan as a writer and lecturer on Buddhism. She is the chief priest of the temple Muryo-ji and of a training temple for female Soto Zen priests. Zen Seeds Shundo Aoyama has written may books in Japanese however this is the only translated book I know of. Shundo Aoyama a female Soto Zen priest writes in plain words about the seeds of enlightenment to be found in everyday life. In this fascinating collection of essays she explains in a clear, engaging style the nature of true happiness, beauty that springs naturally from a compassionate heart, and the joy we can find in life. Combining personal experiences and a knowledge of Buddhist sacred texts, the author makes Buddhist philosophy accessible to everyone. The result is a truly practical and illuminating guide. Publisher: Kosei Publishing Company Pub. Date: March 1991 ISBN-13: 9784333014781 168pp