About Soto Zen International (SZI) In February of 1993, volunteers who were former missionaries founded SZI with the consent of the two head monasteries, Eihei-ji and Soji-ji, as well as the Administration Headquarters, Sotoshu-Shumucho. The group is composed of SZI members and volunteer staff members to promote international exchange, as well as the overseas missionary work of Soto Zen Buddhism. The activities of SZI are supported by donations and membership fees from temples and SZI members who believe in and practice mutual support. Connecting Zen World Life of the people in the world is inter-dependent and influences one another in the global age we face. World peace and prosperity are accomplished only through harmonious relationship and utual growth. It is a mission of Sotoshu to hold hands with the people of the world to tackle the ommon problems of mankind such as "Human rights, World peace, Environment" etc. In this day and age e live, SZI believes we sho...