When the weather begins to change, it’s time to take care of Hokyoji and prepare it for the season ahead. Fall means putting things away for a time of rest. Work days include morning and evening sitting practice, communal meals, and a variety of work projects, both indoors and out. In addition to being a […]

You Are the Life of Buddha Rohatsu’s beauty lies in the quiet, cold, dark time of year in which it rests. Its focus is on Buddha’s liberation at the rising of the morning star on Dec. 8th. Together, we lean into the freedom that the Buddha realized. And how is it that we can take […]

"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 […]

Private Tai Chi/Yoga Retreat

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Please join us in an evolving retreat format—an experiment in dedicated mindful meditationwithin an environment of deep silence. A sitting schedule and silence are the bones of the retreat.There are no services, dharma talks, interviews with a teacher, formal meals or work periods.Meals, silence, sitting and sleep are the support for individual and collective mindful […]

SOLD OUT Meditation, Movement, Arts, & Nature Please join us for this year's True Heart Women's Retreat! This year's Women's Retreat will take place June 1-4, 2023. Activities will include regular periods of zazen and group arts activities such as singing, writing, and painting. We'll enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, mindful outdoor walks, and yoga. We'll […]

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Enjoy kid-friendly activities, great food, and Hokyoji's wide open spaces. Here is a tentative schedule of events for the weekend: Friday3:00pm – Arrivals & Settling In6:00pm – Dinner7:00pm – Introduction to Hokyoji & Meditation in the Zendo (15 minutes for kids, 40 minutes for adults) Saturday7:30am – Meditation in the Zendo, Morning service8:15am – Breakfast10:00am […]