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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Not Knowing
Tenshin Roshi speaks about case 20 from the Book of Equanimity, "Jizo's Not Knowing is Most Intimate."
Posted on 28 June 2025 | 9:06 am
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Fine Wine
Tenshin Roshi talks about case 53 from The Book of Equanimity, "Obaku's Dregs".
Posted on 22 May 2025 | 6:03 pm
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Strategy and Tactics in Zen
Posted on 28 April 2025 | 4:27 pm
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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