Ancient Way

Ancient Way is a publication of Dharma Light, an organization whose mission is to develop an informed and competent Western Sōtō Zen sangha 1) with a deep understanding and appreciation of the teachings and traditions; 2) with a comprehensive and realistic view of the full scope of Sōtō practice, positioned within the context of the cultures and history from which it arose and was transmitted; and 3) equipped to function in a healthy and useful way at both the lay and clerical levels—in the words of Uchiyama Kōshō, “cooperating with one another and aiming to create a place where sincere practitioners can practice without trouble.”