Purpose of the Foundation

Under the title “Zen-Jou Community Foundation” a foundation is erected according to Swiss law with its head-quarters in Zurich. The purpose of the foundation is the promotion and freedom of consciousness from its self-alienation by means of practising the Exercises of the “Zen-Jou”, in order, above all, to develop conscious responsibility for Christian Revelation.

The foundation has the status of a Charity and seeks no financial gain.

The foundation is active internationally and can include all standards, which correspond with the named purpose, but especially:
- publications in different languages;
- supporting and leading courses and lectures;
- supporting inter-religious dialogue and research of appropriate texts;
- supporting persons and groups who teach this way and live in communities;
- support of projects outside of the foundation, which serve the same purpose.


The leadership of the Foundation consists of:
Peter Schmid, CH-Zürich, President
Theresia F. Honda, Yugawayama, Japan
Thomas Niedermann, CH-Thalwil
Fritz Widmer, CH-Bellmund.

The chosen supervision is provided by BDO AG in Zürich. In addition the foundation is supervised by the Swiss Department of the Interior.