Welcome to hokyoji

Hokyoji Zen Practice Community cultivates community through mindfulness practices and teachings in a cherished natural setting with those who yearn for deeper awakening to this very life. Everyone is invited to participate in our Programs & Events, which include short & long retreats, practice periods, and formal sesshins. If you are interested in individual practice, please reach out to us. We also rent our facilities to groups of other spiritual traditions & wellness practices. Hokyoji rests on 105 acres of forested land at the corner where Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa meet.

Fundraising

June Appeal 2025

2024 Zendo Capital Campaign

Thank you for being part of the Hokyoji community. As you know, last spring a capital campaign titled “Building the Heart of Practice” was launched to build a new zendo at Hokyoji.  The current zendo is over 42 years old and cannot be repaired. Thus, a new zendo will support our meditation practice and will also actualize Hokyoji’s future.
Please join us in this important effort!  We need your support now.  Your gift – no matter the size – will help make a new zendo possible.  Each gift will be gratefully received.

News

Teacher Dana – Hokyoji has changed to the dana method of compensating its teachers. 

The event description of all Hokyoji-led retreats will now have the additional text, “Registration fees cover lodging and food. Hokyoji compensates teachers through the dana system. If you would like to contribute, you may do so before, at, or after the retreat.”

You may donate in-person at the retreat or online (before, during, or after).


Mauss Hall/Guest Hall

Hokyoji Statement of Diversity, Equality, Inclusivity, and Accessibility

Hokyoji Zen Practice Community seeks to make Zen practice available to everyone. We work to transform barriers based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, economic class, sexual orientation, age, political preference and ability. We find harmony in both our differences and what we share.