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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The Core of Zen
Tenshin Roshi talks on The Heart Sutra.
Posted on 1 September 2019 | 12:30 am
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Seeing the Basic Clarity
Tenshin Roshi talks on "Beiko's No Enlightenment" from the Book of Equanimity.
Posted on 1 August 2019 | 12:30 am
Yokoji Zen Blog
Recent posts from the Yokoji Zen Blog
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News & Events | September 2019
As we move towards the end of our summer interim period, we are now preparing for our fall training period. This will begin with our 7-day Sesshin beginning on Sunday 8th SeptemberAs soon as our Fall Training period begins, our guest groups will increase and that is always something we welcome at Yokoji. Our guest groups and visitors continue to support our practice and as many of them are regular visitors, it is like welcoming back old friends.
September 04, 2019 | Comments: 0 -
News & Events | August 2019
As we move into August, approaching the midway point of Summer Interim Period, the mountain is bathed in warmth and light. We have had an eventful and fulfilling summer so far, recently hosting a retreat during which our affiliate groups came together in early July.
August 09, 2019 | Comments: 0