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Our Vision
Hokyoji’s Vision is a world where suffering is
transformed, and joy and equanimity arise.
Our Mission
Hokyoji’s Mission is to cultivate community
Through mindfulness practices and teachings,
In a cherished natural setting
With those who yearn for deeper awakening to this very life.
Our guiding teacher, Dokai Georgesen, has established a practice that arises out of our vision and mission statements.
Our core practice:
Hokyoji intends to develop and maintain programs, facilities, and training opportunities for the purpose of Buddhist practice and study that honors the legacy of Hokyoji’s founder Dainin Katigiri Roshi. At the core of Hokyoji’s practice is a community that engages in Zen practice and provides programs and services in support of the broader society. Practice periods will meet the requirements of the Soto Zen Buddhist Association.
Our practice vision:
Provide a variety of Buddhist practice and program opportunities that meet, support, nourish and enrich the lives of all people who are wholeheartedly seeking peace and refuge, whatever their life circumstance might be.
Cultivating Healthy Communication
Hokyoji recognizes that healthy communication amongst its practitioners is paramount to the success of its mission. It also recognizes that this is not an easy practice and is one which requires work. Hokyoji will conduct its internal and external communications with honesty, integrity, transparency and compassion, fostering truthfulness and trust.
Rental Activities
In order to create financial stability and sustainability, Hokyoji may enter into rental contracts for group use with other organizations where activities do not compromise the vision, mission and practice statements.
Please click here to see our Rental Overview
Outreach
Hokyoji will seek to extend and expand its base of members and practitioners through outreach activities. There will be a guided pathway on which new people may travel to deepen their practice to whatever level they may be seeking.
Engagement with the Environment
Hokyoji is deeply grateful for its beautifully wild and sacred natural environment and exists in harmony with it, engaging with the land rather than intruding on it, and recogizing it as a profound and inspiring teacher.
Partherships and Shared Use
Hokyoji values its partners in dharma. Buddhist teachers from any tradition are invited to Hokyoji to lead retreats. Contact us to find out about our reduced rates for Buddhist groups.
Caring for the Body
To care for our own bodies is to care for the body of Buddha. Hokyoji will incorporate space into its daily programs, retreats and sesshins for care of the body. In particular, this means retaining its strength, keeping it flexible and aerobically fit.
Cultivating Artistic Expression
Zen has always had a strong relationship to the arts. Artistic expression clarifies the mind and its interconnection to its senses. Hokyoji will continue to honor and develop this tradition.
