Johnston started attending weekly meditation sessions and longer retreats at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, a remodeled church in Northeast Portland. That’s where she met fellow seekers from ...

“Zen is more important than ever as our world becomes more difficult,” says Minh Tran, a representative of the monastery. “Through Zen practice, we open our mind to attain truth, access ...

There is a Japanese roshi, or Zen master, Shunryu Suzuki, 65, who gives guidance in meditation. The American director of the monastery, Richard Baker, 32, is a Berkeley graduate who specialized in ...