The theme for this year’s Jewel Mirror Sesshin is “Guidelines for Studying the Way” (Gakudo Yojinshu) by Dogen Zenji. “Guidelines” is a collection of ten aspects of practice and enlightenment completed in 1234 and often thought of as a companion piece to his “A Universal Recommendation for Zazen” (Fukanzazengi). Fukanzazengi is a shorter work with […]
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In this Fall online study group, we will read and discuss Dogen's fascicle "Receiving the Marrow by Bowing" (using the translation from "Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen's Shobo Genzo" by Kazuaki Tanahashi). Together we'll sit, check in with each other, read aloud, and discuss how this text connects with our lived experiences. We […]
Tai chi, yoga, and qi gong - a private retreat.
This retreat will explore the liberatory practices of Vipassana and Zen and how they intersect and complement each other. Primarily, we will focus on the Therigatha, the songs of awakening voiced by our First Buddhist women ancestors. We will read aloud the songs, offer dharma talks, meditation, and group discussions. The retreat will be co-led by Dr. Patrice Koelsch and Rev. […]
Activating our inherent capacity for peace, playfulness and relationality. Naturally Awake retreats are both sanctuary and celebration. Together we move through silence and conviviality, deep introspection and playful expression, cooperative activity and the non-dual practice of oneness. Exploring the expansiveness of consciousness, while cultivating the practicality of responsive personhood, we engage in silent and guided […]
Jumping off the 100 foot Pole Please join us this year for Hokyoji's Rohatsu Sesshin. Rohatsu means "eighth day of the 12th month" and commemorates the enlightenment of the Buddha. This year, the Rohatsu Sesshin will be co-led by Hokyoji's Associate Teachers Rev. Onryu "GD" Kennedy and Rev. Keidō Jeromy Thotland. The theme this year […]
11am - Noon: Ceremony and community acknowledgement of Kyoku's great service on behalf of Hokyoji and community Noon-2pm: Light lunch and gathering in Mauss Hall We welcome both online and in-person participation at Hokyoji. For online participation, please copy and save this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86468787805?pwd=lVgJLannlOy6fDXXNvAUv0jES4XYKS.1 Please register for in-person participation using the button below. You […]
Zen and the Roman Emperor: Marcus Aurelius, Journaling, and Stoicism for the Zen Practitioner Online. Alternating Wednesdays from January 14 - March 25, 2026 (1/14, 1/28, 2/4*, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25) from 6:30-8p CT. This winter you are invited to join the inaugural offering for the Men’s Study Group at Hokyoji. Over the course of 3 […]
Closed for a private retreat
Hokyoji's Winter Practice Period (Week 1: February 2-8. Week 2 sesshin, February 9-15). Come for Week 1, Week 2 or both. Week 1 is also available online. We will explore Dogen Zenji's fascicle, Hachi Dainin Gaku: Eight Qualities of a Great Person. Dogen Zenji invites ordinary people (like us) to engage our bodhisattva vow through our […]