What does it take to build and sustain a practice community?

Vision. Trust. Many hearts and hands working together. A fair amount of luck. And unshakeable resolve.

Hundreds of benefactors have embodied all of these, and more, to keep Hokyoji vital for nearly 40 years. And many have given one other necessity: money. Since the time of the Buddha, the day-to-day survival of every sangha, including Hokyoji, has depended on the generosity of others.

Thus we invite you to donate to our 2026 Spring Appeal

We extend this invitation in the spirit of mutual benefit, which is at the very heart of Zen: dana paramita—generosity—deeply transforms the giver, receiver and gift. Your donation will become the day-to-day life of Hokyoji.

Every penny we raise will be spent on necessities. It takes $433 per day, rain or shine, to keep the lights on, take care of our beautiful land and buildings, pay the mortgage and provide modest wages for our two diligent part-time staff members. During this spring appeal, any amount we raise in excess of $32,000 will go toward paying down the mortgage early. Your donation helps sustain the practice not only for current practitioners, but for future generations as well.

Help us get there by giving any amount within your means.

No amount is too large or too small. We ask simply that you give whatever you can give wholeheartedly. And if a financial donation is out of reach for you right now, we thank you for the gift of time required to read this message. May that gift, too, benefit all beings.

“Mind is beyond measure. Things given are beyond measure. And yet, in giving, mind transforms the gift and the gift transforms mind.”

—Dogen Zenji