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 first Saturday of the month 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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Halloween / Obon / Día de los Muertos
Tenshin Roshi talks about the Buddhist festival of Obon, which, at Yokoji we link to Halloween and Día de los...
Posted on 28 November 2023 | 10:15 am
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What is Your Light?
Posted on 31 October 2023 | 3:05 pm
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Faith Plus
Tenshin Roshi continues talking on the Record of Rinzai.
Posted on 29 September 2023 | 10:32 am
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Faith
Tenshin Roshi talks about Master Rinzai and shares readings from the Record of Rinzai.
Posted on 31 August 2023 | 2:28 pm