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Forming Formed: 2000 Established: 2000

This page last updated:4/7/2012

Shikata Zendo/ Zen Center

Licking, Missouri,

United States

(You can camp on the property if you want to help us build. This serene country is perfect for meditation!)

The Shikata Zendo and Zen center is a nonprofit Buddhism organization that incorporates the teachings of Zen, Mahayana and Pure land Buddhism into one way of life. We teach the Dharma as Buddha said it and we teach the Buddhist student to find their own path and only rely on the teachings of the Buddha not on false doctrines. We are not a religious organization, in fact Buddhism is not a religious way of life. The Shikata Zendo lives life according to the principals of Zen, every aspect of daily life is done with mindfulness. From the moment the Zen Center awakens till the moment they sleep everything they do is devoted to perfection, mindful living is the basis of the Zendo. The Shikata Zendo is dedicated to living a better way of life, more healthy, organic, natural and holistic as possible. Included in this way of life is traditional homesteading, in fact the physical Shikata Zen Center is a homesteading Zen community where all members of the Zendo live, work, practice and play together. We welcome new members to the Zendo and we offer retreats from a weekend up to three months.

The actual Zendo building is under development and will be a more permanent physical place in the near future. But we currently offer Dharma classes, meditation sessions and classes, herbalism advice and information, holistic ways of living advice and information, mini retreats, online instruction and yearly spiritual pilgrimage events. All instruction is currently available online also. The Zendo can also get you free Buddhist study materials if you contact us directly. Chanting machines, books, bookmarks, mala beads, Buddha and Bodhisattva images, CD's and DVD's are what is available for free. The Shikata Zendo also can provide you with herbal medicines and teas made by Venerable Retsuzen Shikata first hand at the Zen Center Hojo to aid you in a more healthy, organic and holistic lifestyle. Contact the Zendo through email for pricing and orders or any questions.

If you would like to become a permanent member of the Zendo family please and live on site with us then contact us and tell us why you would like to be apart of our way of life. We will gladly consider all requests and all requests will be responded to usually within a 24 hour period.

Website: http://www.shikataenterprises.com

Contact:

Venerable Merlyn Seeley
695 Private Lane 601
Licking, Missouri 65542 United States

Links:

Shikata Zendo: Facebook Group

Official site: Shikata Zendo Information

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Former/Other Names: Shikata Zen Homestead

This page last updated:4/7/2012

Visitors Accepted

(email to set up visit)

Visitor Process: email to set up visit

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 3 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus (We have a priest but Buddhism sees all people as equals) Identified Leader: Yes (Venerable Retsuzen Shikata) Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (As long as it does not effect the Zendo.) Labor Contribution: Expected (Zen Buddhism uses work ethics as part of its core training.) Join Fee: No (Although we accept donations.) Regular Fees: No (Although we accept donations.)
Land and Buildings Rural (Way out in the country, off grid.) Area: 12 acres (4.9 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Retsuzen Shikata and his family own this land.) Number of Residences: 1 (We will be building retreat cabins when we can.) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (100% is the goal. All organic and natural.) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners (We will just name this as it comes.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (The community is Pescatarian at the least. That means we eat sea food for our meat and that is all the meat we eat. although mostly vegetarian diet.) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (The community is Pescatarian at the least. That means we eat sea food for our meat and that is all the meat we eat. Although mostly vegetarian diet) Alcohol Use: Prohibited (If you drink and want to quit come let us help. But you will not be drinking while here for sure.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited (If you smoke and want to quit come let us help. But you will not be smoking while here for sure.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Buddhism, Zen, Homesteading practices) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Native American :: Buddhist :: Eastern Educational Style(s): Home schooling (Right now we have 1 child)

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