Big Mind · Big Heart

Find true sanity in an insane world. Big Mind Big Heart Zen will assist you in awaken to your true nature and live as a fully functioning human being.

Kanzeon

“A living Zen community devoted to awakening, embodiment, and compassionate action in everyday life.”

Big Mind

Big Mind Process™ is a direct, experiential process that allows us to move beyond habitual patterns into greater freedom, clarity, and compassion.”

Two Doors, One Room

One path is secular. One path is spiritual. Both invite you to awaken to your true nature and embody Big Mind Big Heart in everyday life. Different beginnings. The same awakening.

Different beginnings. Same awakening.

Stories of Transformation

Genpo Roshi was unforgettable—on fire, intense, and profoundly moving. His energy drew me in completely, leaving me inspired and deeply connected.

Dan L.

A powerful experience of radical honesty and self-disclosure from both Roshi and the Sangha. It confirmed my own path of teaching with openness and vulnerability, helping me and others move deeper into self-acceptance. Something remarkable happens when you simply show up, question without judgment, and allow the process to unfold.

Paul J.

A magical experience—joyful, inspiring, and crystal clear. His presence was electrifying, blending wisdom, humor, and performance into an unforgettable experience that touched my heart and filled me with energy, love, and understanding.

Nina N.

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Genpo Roshi.

For over fifty years, Genpo Roshi has devoted his life to helping people awaken to their true nature and embody that realization in everyday life. He is the creator of the Big Mind process and founder of the Kanzeon School.

50+

Years of Teaching

28

Dharma Successors

500+

Jukai students

81st

in the lineage

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