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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Who's in Charge
Tenshin Roshi talks on Case 12 of the Gateless Gate, Zuigan Calls Himself "Master".
Posted on 6 April 2021 | 1:42 pm
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Realization Embodied
Tenshin Roshi touches on the koan, "Nansen Kills the Cat" and talks about the essence of practice.
Posted on 21 March 2021 | 12:07 pm
Yokoji Zen Blog
Recent posts from the Yokoji Zen Blog
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Gratitude
Reflections on my first few days of my week at Yokoji for Dharma Transmission.
February 03, 2021 | Comments: 2 -
Henrike Jishin Reef
It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news that Henrike Jishin Reef died on December 7, 2020. Jishin was a resident at Yokoji from 2009-2011 and served as Head Trainee in the spring of 2011.
January 29, 2021 | Comments: 3