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  • Newcomers

    Newcomers

    Entering the practice

    Newcomers are welcome at Rinzai-ji Zen Center. For your first visit, please Register Here for an Introductory orientation held by appointment.

    Time


    • By appointment
    • Register Here

    What to bring


    • $40
    • Extra Slip-on footwear
    • Wear loose-fitting clothes
  • Daily Zazen

    Daily Zazen

    Sustaining the practice

    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.

    Morning


    • 6:00am – 6:30am Tea/Choka
    • 6:30am – 7:30am Zazen/Kinhin
    • 7:30am – 7:55am Nitten Soji
    • 8:00am Silent breakfast

    Evening


    • 7:00pm – 8:30pm Zazen/Kinhin

  • Zazenkai

    Zazenkai

    Deepening the practice

    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.

    Schedule


    • 9:30am Sarei (Tea)
    • 10:00 Zazen & Kinhin
    • 11:30am Dharma Talk
    • 12pm Nitten Soji1/Lunch
    • 2:00pm Zazen & Kinhin
    • 4pm Closing/Refleshment

    What to bring


    • Extra Slip-on footwear
    • Wear dark loose-fitting clothes
    • Refrain from perfume, jewelry and makeup

  • Residency

    Residency

    Living at the Zen Center

    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/work-study 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 here to learn more.

  • Newcomers

    Newcomers

    Introductory Orientation
  • Daily Zazen

    Daily Zazen

    Morning & Evening Sitting
  • Zazenkai

    Zazenkai

    One-day Sitting
  • Residency

    Residency

    Gentei-an

Contact Info

  • 2505 Cimarron Street
    (323) 732 - 2263
  • Los Angeles, CA 90018
  • United States

Open Hours

  • Monday & Tuesday
    Closed
  • Wednesday - Saturday
    06.00 - 21.00
  • Sunday
    10.00 - 14.00

Upcoming Events

  1. Buddha’s Birthday

    April 8
  2. Founder’s Day

    July 21

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