Hokyoji’s Winter Practice Period

“Just Put It Down”

The first two weeks include study meetings (chosan). The practice theme, “Just Put It Down,” is taken from Glen Wallis’s commentary on the Bhāra Sutta. See chapter 8 of his book Basic Teachings of the Buddha.

The third week is a sesshin.

Retreat Leader

Dokai Georgesen began his Zen study at Minnesota Zen Meditation Center with Katagiri Roshi in 1974. He went on a 2-year pilgrimage studying Buddhism in India and Japan. Upon returning, he lived at Hokyoji until his ordination in 1984. He received Dharma Transmission from Katagiri Roshi in 1989. Since then he’s traveled to Japan several times to practice with Ikko Narasaki Roshi, Tsugen Narasaki Roshi, and Maezumi Roshi. Dokai serves as board president of the Soto Zen Buddhist Association (SZBA). Currently, his time is divided between residing at Hokyoji and an apartment in La Crosse, WI. He has been Hokyoji’s guiding teacher since 2007.

Details

Please help us maintain a healthy practice environment by observing Hokyoji’s Covid Guidelines.

Participants may register for the first, second, or third week only, or for the entire three-week period. Ordained participants who attend the entire practice period may receive credit toward the SZBA’s ango requirement. Please contact hokyoji@hokyoji.org for more information.

Zoom participation is also available; it is based on dana or generosity.