Rev. Gihan Un-no brings us a rich wealth of experience and information on how Soto Zen is practiced in Japan. He has dedicated himself Zen Practice in many forms over the years, including as Abbot of Eishoji Temple in 2016-2017, as a dissemination teacher for Daihonzan Eiheji Temple and Shoboji Monastary, and as a radio personality for the program "Radio de Sutra."

Notably over the past 10 years he been hosted Zen educational classes for children, teaching Zazen (seated meditation ), Shakyo (meditative copying of Zen sutras), and facilitating nature outings.

The theme for Gihan's talk will be "Heart of Compassion, Words of Gentleness." We hope you will join us in welcoming him.