English-language pages
Although most of this site is in Slovak, the following articles, practical guidance, and community information are available in English. Start with zazen, learn about the tradition and its teachers, or find information about local groups and retreats.
Start with zazen
Zazen – How to Do It
An illustrated, step-by-step guide to preparing for zazen, sitting, kinhin, and closing the practice. It includes excerpts from Master Dogen’s Fukan zazengi.
Introduction to Buddhism and the Practice of Zazen
A book-length introduction to Buddhist thought and the practice of zazen. It includes a table of contents, a lineage overview, and practical chapters.
Shobogenzo Translations
Links to the authorised English Shobogenzo e-books, previously published Czech translations of selected chapters, and related study material.
Practice with us
Meditation
Guidance for establishing a regular zazen practice, with links to practice groups in Prague and Bratislava and the standard retreat programme.
Prague Dojo
An introduction to Sangha Innocentia in Prague, its approach to practice, and contact details for prospective participants.
Bratislava Dojo
Published details for regular Tuesday zazen near Bratislava, including the location and advance-contact information for newcomers.
Retreats
The standard timetable for a multi-day retreat, covering meditation, walking practice, study, work, meals, and rest. It describes the retreat format rather than a specific event.
Teachers and lineage
Buddha
A brief visual reflection on the historical Buddha and the foundation of Buddhist study.
Nāgārjuna
An introduction to the Buddhist philosopher Nāgārjuna and the Middle Way tradition.
Eihei Dogen
A biography and overview of the Soto Zen teacher whose teaching of zazen grounds Dogen Sangha.
Gudo Wafu Nishijima
A biography of Dogen Sangha’s founder, with links to his English writings and commentaries.
Mike Luetchford
A biography of Nishijima’s first Dharma heir and a founding Dogen Sangha member.
Community
Talks
Video and audio recordings of Michael Luetchford’s talks from Czech and Slovak retreats, including Buddhist study, questions, and discussion.
Photos from Events
Albums from retreats and other events, offering a glimpse of the community and its practice. Some albums are hosted on Facebook and can be viewed without an account.