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MZMC Primer Series

The MZMC primer series is composed of short overviews of topics of interest in Soto Zen Buddhism and in Buddhism more generally. The series is intended to give readers a comprehensive, but brief, introduction to a topic. Each primer includes pointers to issues of relevance in a topic and a list of suggested readings. As a rule, the primers are no longer than six pages in length. The primers are a comfortable and informative way to start an introduction to topics of interest in Buddhism. As more primers become available, they will be added to those in the series below. 

​Key Zen Sutras

  • ​Introduction to Sutras 
  • Heart Sutra
  • Diamond Sutra
  • Teaching of Vimalakirti
  • Platform Sutra
  • Lankavatara Sutra
  • Mindfulness Sutra (Satipatthana Sutta)
  • Flower Ornament Sutra (Avatamsaka)
  • Lotus Sutra
  • Surangama Sutra
  • Nirvana Sutra
  • The Dhammacakkapvattana Sutta
  • Tathagatagarbha Sutra
  • Samdhinirmocana Sutra
  • Lion's Roar of Queen Śrimālā Sutra

Foundations and
​History of Zen

  • Preface
  • Early Buddhism
  • Mahayana Buddhism
  • Madhyamaka Buddhism
  • Yogacara Buddhism
  • Huayan Buddhism
  • Development of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China
  • Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana
  • Practicing with Koans in Soto Zen
  • Soto Zen in Japan
  • Dogen Zenji
  • Soto Zen in North America
  • Three Turnings of the Wheel of the Dharma
  • Tathagatagarbha Doctrine
  • Women in Buddhism


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    • Introductory Classes
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    • Mentorship
    • Special Events
    • Youth Programs
    • Initiation and Priest Training
  • Resources
    • Chants and Services
    • Books/Recent Publications
    • Sunday Talks
    • Links
    • Spiritual Care
    • Ceremonies
    • Study of the Okesa
    • Primers
  • Guiding Teachers
    • Ted O'Toole
    • Tim Burkett
    • Tim's Books
    • Tim's Blog
  • Katagiri Project
    • Biography and Lineage
    • Books, Photos, and Videos
    • Audio Archive Project >
      • The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive
    • Blog
  • About MZMC
    • Teachers
    • Beyond Our Walls
    • Board
    • Building Project
    • Ethics
    • Contact
  • Support MZMC
    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Volunteer