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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Reflections of This
Posted on 27 November 2024 | 12:21 pm
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Technique and Intrinsic
Tenshin Roshi talks about case nine from The Gateless Gate, "Daitsū Chishō."
Posted on 28 October 2024 | 2:38 pm
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Questions Out of the Blue
Posted on 29 September 2024 | 4:45 pm
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Incidental Teachings
Tenshin Fletcher Roshi talks about case 95 of the Book of Equanimity, "Rinzai's One Stroke."
Posted on 28 August 2024 | 11:18 am