The liturgy used in any spiritual practice can often become wearisome or flat, a recitation of memorized words or phrases that leave us wondering, “What’s the point? How is this connected to my practice? How does it help to nourish life?” In this autumn online study group, using excerpts from Shohaku Okumura’s “Living by Vow”, […]
Please join us in a retreat of mindful meditation within an environment of deep silence and community. A sitting schedule and silence are the bones of the retreat. The principles guiding the retreat are tranquility, respect, care and harmony. There are no services, lectures, interviews with a teacher or work periods. Meals, silence, sitting and […]
We warmly invite you to join us for our upcoming Caring for the Land weekend! This event is scheduled from Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1. A new zendo has been constructed, and depending on the weather, there will be many opportunities for volunteer work, including landscaping, tree planting, painting, and other emerging needs. […]
This retreat co-led by Patrice Koelsch and Onryu Kennedy will continue to integrate and connect the ways of Buddhist practice in Vipassana and Zen. In this retreat, we will explore ancient and contemporary Buddhist teachings on how practitioners can skillfully relate to the polycrises of today's world. Suggested readings will be posted later. All levels […]
We would like to welcome your presence at the Shukke Tokudo ceremony of Katsusui Willis and Adam Isshin Kokotovich. They will be ordained by Rev. Onryu Kennedy, Associate Teacher at Hokyoji. This ceremony will be held on November 15, 2026, 2-5pm. (CT) Shukke Tokudo is an auspicious ceremony, it means Leaving Home and Attaining the […]