Welcome to Yokoji
We are an internationally renowned, fully accredited Zen Center located in the beautiful mountains of Southern California.
Yokoji provides a place for people from all walks of life to practice Zen Buddhism. There are many ways you can do this.
Every Sunday we run introductory classes in zazen (Zen meditation). Throughout the year, there are events, often on weekends, which focus on various aspects of Zen practice. We hold sesshin (silent meditation retreats) almost every month of the year, ranging from 2-7 days.
It is possible to stay at Yokoji for any period of time. You can join our residential training program and follow the schedule for a number of days, months or years. Overnight and weekend stays are also an option if you would like to join in with the programs that we offer. Check the events page for details.
Yokoji Podcast
Latest from the monthly Yokoji Podcast
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Koan but Were Afraid to Ask
Tenshin Roshi talks about the koan system used in the White Plum Asanga.
Posted on 25 March 2025 | 2:58 pm
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Ordinary
Tenshin Roshi talks about cases 12 and 19 of The Gateless Gate, "Zuigan Calls Himself Master," and "Ordinary Mind is...
Posted on 28 February 2025 | 3:49 pm
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Happy New Year
Tenshin Roshi discusses case 12 of the Book of Equanimity, "Jizo Plants the Field."
Posted on 27 January 2025 | 10:58 am
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Good Day?
Tenshin Roshi discusses case 6 of the Blue Cliff Record, "A Good Day."
Posted on 28 December 2024 | 12:49 pm