Jeff
Is the monastary in Japan, or US? Just wondering...Zen is cool, especialy the Koans.
A few months ago I found something by an Americam chozen named Genpo Roshi ...it is alot like Gestalt, actualy, I think it IS gestalt. 
It is a nice piece of work called BIG MIND.
In about 30 minutes, he leads people to satori-and egoless state that takes many a lifetime to attain. You can download the MP3s dor free at his site... http://www.bigmind.org/
if anyone would like to discuss this, I am open to it!
vitaman
