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Jokai Blackwell Sensei
Vice Abbot
Jokai Sensei began studying Zen Buddhism in England in 1998, becoming a formal student of Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi in 1999. He was a resident of Yokoji from Spring 2000 until Winter 2004, during which time he completed his term as Shuso (head trainee). After four years living and working in Los Angeles, Jokai Sensei returned to full-time study at Yokoji. He received Tokudo (priest ordination) in 2010 and completed koan study in 2013. Jokai Sensei continues his studies under the guidance of Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi
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Jim Yugen Lakey Sensei
Jim started Zen practice in Liverpool (UK) in 2005 with Keizan Scott Roshi. He moved to California in 2008 to train full-time with Tenshin Roshi at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center, completing his formal training in 2014 and receiving Dharma transmission in 2021. In 2015, Jim moved to Joshua Tree with his wife, Melissa, and runs a local sitting group, Mojave Zen. Jim and Melissa work together making wedding films as The Quail & The Dove.
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One Teaching in Response
If I had to sum up the last couple of weeks in one word, it would be this: snow. A winter up in...
February 28, 2012 | Comments: 2 -
Zen Medication
Zen Medication. Take twice daily. If dose is exceeded, contact nearest Zen Center immediately as you may require intensive training. Possible side effects include stability, peace of mind, a feeling of good will to all mankind and the desire to help others.
January 15, 2012 | Comments: 5