Dharma in the Zen tradition • Realization Process Practice
Welcome to Winter Sky Dharma, the website of Toku Cynthia Scott. Why “Winter Sky”? Because my dharma name, Toku, means Winter Sky. I live where there’s plenty of winter sky, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I’m an ordained priest in the Soto Zen school of Buddhism and a dharma heir of Sojun Diane Martin. I’m also certified to teach Realization Process embodiment and healing ground, a wonderful practice founded and developed by Judith Blackstone, Ph.D.
I’ve worn many hats: professional writer and editor; caregiver; nonprofit manager; and even, for a short time, clockmaker with my own business. But what really makes me tick is the spiritual path — yours, mine, and humanity’s collective path. I’ve worked as a teacher and spiritual companion to many students on their journey to wholeness. I’ve learned from working with them and from my own experience that we cannot know the wholeness that is our birthright if we are alienated from or uncomfortable in our bodies. Indeed, our bodies are a profound instrument of and gateway to awakening.
I invite you to explore whether my offerings can help support you on your journey.
Photo courtesy of Jayme Halbritter
© Cynthia Scott
tokucynthia@gmail.com