SOKO Zen Monk Q&A

🎉 100,000 Subscribers Celebration Live Stream! 🎉

To everyone who has watched, supported, commented, and has been sharing this journey with me, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Because of you, this channel has now reached 100,000 subscribers! What began as simple videos has grown into a community of people seeking calm, growth, presence, and a different way of living. I’m deeply grateful.

I feel so luck to converse with everyone in the comments, receive and answer questions about spirituality and practice as well as meeting everyone for live streams.

To celebrate this milestone, I’ll be hosting a special live stream, and I’d love for you to join me.

【What to Expect】
✨ Live Q&A — Ask me anything in the chat
✨ Stories & Reflections — Behind-the-scenes moments, lessons learned, and memories from training days
✨ Relaxed Conversation — Let’s spend some time together and celebrate as a community

【Live Stream Schedule】
Japan: July 6, 6:00 AM (JST)
Washington, D.C.: July 5, 5:00 PM (EDT)
Los Angeles: July 5, 2:00 PM (PDT)
Mumbai: July 6, 2:30 AM (IST)
Sydney: July 6, 8:00 AM (AEDT)
United Kingdom: July 5, 9:00 PM (GMT)

See the link below:
youtube.com/live/AHQc0mHuBKo?si=MGUb2RA6ataxWyMd

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Have you noticed the channel has been a little quiet lately?

That’s because I have been busy... practicing silence! 🤫

Our summer sesshin (a week-long Zen meditation retreat) concluded yesterday, culminating in a beautiful shukei tokudo (priest ordination) ceremony for a long-time sangha member and lay practitioner.

Please join me in congratulating him on this courageous decision to dedicate his life to the practice. May he be deeply supported in all his endeavors to care for all beings as he walks the Middle Path. 🙏✨

An Amazing Milestone...

While away in the silence, our community crossed an incredible threshold: 100k of you are now tuning into this channel!

To celebrate, I’ll be hosting another Live Q&A very soon. Keep an eye out for the upcoming announcement so we can connect in real-time.

Thank you to every single one of you for being here. I am immensely grateful for your presence, your support, and your attention. Let us continue to be kind to ourselves and those around us, and keep going straight on!

Warmly,
Soko

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We are nearing 100k subscribers, and I'm deeply grateful for this community. As I think about how to best serve and support everyone who visits this space moving forward, I want to ask you two questions:

How has this channel helped or supported you in your daily life so far?

What are the heaviest mental or emotional blocks you are navigating right now? (Where do you feel the most disconnected or overwhelmed?)

Whether you want to share a brief sentence or a longer story, I am reading every single comment. Thank you for walking this path with me.

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We’re getting close to 100,000 people gathering around this little corner of the internet. As an introvert, this is a moment I never imagined would happen.

Almost a year ago I made a goal to be of service to 10,000 people. Thanks to the help of a friend and all your support I am doing more than I ever thought possible and with your help, I look forward to doing even more of the impossible!

More than how many people are here, I’m grateful for what this space has become.

People from all over the world coming together to investigate life, suffering, peace, practice, meaning, silence, healing, and what it means to be human.

So let’s gather live.

Bring whatever is on your plate or on your mind and let's go straight on, together!

Hope to see you there.

【Live Stream Schedule】
Japan: May 31, 6:00 AM (JST)
Washington, D.C.: May 30, 5:00 PM (EDT)
Los Angeles: May 30, 2:00 PM (PDT)
Mumbai: May 31, 2:30 AM (IST)
Sydney: May 31, 8:00 AM (AEDT)
United Kingdom: May 30, 9:00 PM (GMT)

Follow the link below!

youtube.com/live/KqqCma5Eq5Q?feature=share

1 month ago | [YT] | 76

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🎉 50,000 Subscribers Celebration Live Stream! 🎉

Wait what?...

To everyone who has watched, supported, commented, and shared this journey with me, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Because of you, this channel has now reached 50,000 subscribers!? What began as simple videos has grown into a community of people seeking calm, growth, presence, and a different way of living. I’m deeply grateful.

I feel so lucky to converse with everyone in the comments, receive and answer questions about spirituality and practice as well as meeting everyone on live streams.

To celebrate this milestone, I’ll be hosting a special live stream, and I’d love for you to join me.

【What to Expect】
✨ Live Q&A — Ask me anything in the chat
✨ Stories & Reflections — Behind-the-scenes moments, lessons learned, and memories from training days
✨ Relaxed Conversation — Let’s spend some time together and celebrate as a community

【Live Stream Schedule】
Japan: May 13, 6:00 AM (JST)
Washington, D.C.: May 12, 5:00 PM (EDT)
Los Angeles: May 12, 2:00 PM (PDT)
Mumbai: May 13, 2:30 AM (IST)
Sydney: May 13, 8:00 AM (AEDT)
United Kingdom: May 12, 9:00 PM (GMT)

A Message from SOKO:

This channel would not exist without you. Your encouragement, comments, and presence continue to inspire me every week. I hope you’ll bring a cup of tea, settle in, and join me for a warm and meaningful time together.

I’m looking forward to seeing you there. 🙏

Follow the link below!

youtube.com/live/YI5DwughA6A?feature=share

1 month ago | [YT] | 47

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2 months ago | [YT] | 7

SOKO Zen Monk Q&A

🎉 25,000 Subscribers Celebration Live Stream! 🎉

To everyone who has watched, supported, commented, and shared this journey with me, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Because of you, this channel has now reached 25,000 subscribers. What began as simple videos has grown into a community of people seeking calm, growth, presence, and a different way of living. I’m deeply grateful.

One of the greatest joys has been hearing your stories—how meditation has helped you through difficult times, how small daily practices have brought more peace, and how many of you are making real changes in your lives. That means more to me than numbers ever could.

To celebrate this milestone, I’ll be hosting a special live stream, and I’d love for you to join me.

【What to Expect】
✨ Live Q&A — Ask me anything in the chat
✨ Stories & Reflections — Behind-the-scenes moments, lessons learned, and memories from training days
✨ Relaxed Conversation — Let’s spend some time together and celebrate as a community
✨ Gratitude & Looking Ahead — Where the channel is going next

【Live Stream Schedule】
Japan: April 26, 6:00 AM (JST)
Washington, D.C.: April 25, 5:00 PM (EDT)
Los Angeles: April 25, 2:00 PM (PDT)
Mumbai: April 26, 2:30 AM (IST)
Sydney: April 26, 8:00 AM (AEDT)
United Kingdom: April 25, 9:00 PM (GMT)

A Message from SOKO:

This channel would not exist without you. Your encouragement, comments, and presence continue to inspire me every week. I hope you’ll bring a cup of tea, settle in, and join me for a warm and meaningful time together.

I’m looking forward to seeing you there. 🙏

youtube.com/live/EBrNWFBQnZg

2 months ago | [YT] | 37

SOKO Zen Monk Q&A

A special live stream with a Zen monk is coming soon.

Join us on March 29 at 6:00 AM JST for a peaceful live session of Zen wisdom, reflection, and calm.

Start time by region:

Japan: March 29, 6:00 AM (JST)
Washington, D.C.: March 28, 5:00 PM (EDT)
Los Angeles: March 28, 2:00 PM (PDT)
Sydney: March 29, 8:00 AM (AEDT)
United Kingdom: March 28, 9:00 PM (GMT)


We hope you can join us live.

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 21

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Ask a Monk Anything: Mindfulness, Life Doubts, and Ancient Wisdom✨️

Ever wanted to ask a Buddhist monk about life's biggest questions? Now is your chance👏

Whether you're curious about moment-to-moment awareness, struggling with daily anxiety, or want to dive deep into ancient spiritual wisdom, I’m here to talk with you.☺️

Past questions include:

"How can I maintain awareness without my mind wandering?"

"Are there special visas for staying in a Japanese monastery?"

No question is too small or too personal. This is a safe, open space for everyone. Come as you are, relax, and let’s explore the path to peace together✨️🧘


time schedule:

USA (New York) EST (UTC-5) Feb 1, 4:00 PM (Sun)
USA (Los Angeles) PST (UTC-8) Feb 1, 1:00 PM (Sun)
UK (London) GMT (UTC+0) Feb 1, 9:00 PM (Sun)
Australia (Sydney) AEDT (UTC+11) Feb 2, 8:00 AM (Mon)

Join the live here! 👇

youtube.com/live/vBYCjitL4CQ?feature=share

5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 25

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🎉 10,000 Subscribers Celebration! Live Stream Announcement 🎉

To all my wonderful supporters,
Thanks to you, our channel has reached a major milestone of 10,000 subscribers! I am truly grateful for your constant support and encouragement.
To show my appreciation, I’ll be hosting a special live stream to celebrate with you all!

【What to Expect】
Real-time Q&A: Feel free to ask me anything in the chat!
Stories from my "Training Days": I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes stories and experiences from my apprenticeship/training.
Free Talk: Let’s just relax and enjoy some casual conversation.

【Streaming Schedule (Local Time)】
New York 1/15, at 22:00
Los Angeles 1/15, at 19:00

A Message from SOKO:
Your kind comments are what drive me to create better content every day. In this live stream, I’d love to show you a side of me that you don't usually see in my videos. Grab your favorite drink and come join the fun! I can't wait to see you there!

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