Newcomers are welcome at Rinzai-ji Zen Center. For your first visit, please Register Here for an Introductory orientation held by appointment.
Zendo is open five days a week. Morning Zazen is held Wednesday through Sunday and Evening Zendo is held Wednesday through Saturday. Daily zazen includes Choka (morning chanting), Zazen (sitting meditation) and Kinhin (walking practice). $5 drop-in.
Zazenkai, one-day silent retreat starts at 9:30 am with Sarei, serving of tea. Zazen begins at 10 am to 4 pm. It includes a semi-formal lunch and a Dharma talk or recorded Teisho. Beginners are welcome! Please contact and arrange for a practice orientation.
Immerse yourself in the life of zen tradition and our community by joining the residency program. Gentai-an is located near Rinzai-ji and currently has private rooms as well as dormitory space available for those who are seeking for more intense zen practice as a part of your daily life. Guests students are welcome! Join us for a few days or weeks to experience fully. Students of our teacher, Joshu Sasaki Roshi, may also arrange for long-term residency either on a full-time participation/workstudy basis or on a part-time participation/rent-paying basis. Full-time students are expected to engage in our entire schedule, including all work periods, meals and retreats. Part-time students have more flexibility in these areas but are still expected to join actively in multiple aspects of our community life. Email us or call (323) 732-2263 to learn more.
