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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There Are No Zen Teachers
Tenshin Roshi talks on Case 11 of the Blue Cliff Record, "Gobblers of Dregs".
Posted on 8 January 2021 | 10:07 am
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It's All Up to You
Tenshin Roshi talks on Case 86 of the Book of Equanimity, "Rinzai's Great Enlightenment".
Posted on 8 January 2021 | 9:54 am
Yokoji Zen Blog
Recent posts from the Yokoji Zen Blog
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Koan for Dharma Combat - Fall 2020 Training Period
Dharma Combat for the Fall Training Period 2020 was held on Zoom where Kisen Fredella, Head Trainee, spoke on the following koan from the Book of Equanimity and took questions from the online assembly. The audio portion can be found on the podcast section of our website.
November 25, 2020 | Comments: 1 -
Gate of Sweet Nectar
Gate of Sweet Nectar from Obon, a traditional Buddhist festival which we have aligned with our western celebration of Halloween.
November 21, 2020 | Comments: 0