50 Years in the West

25JUL
50 Years in the West

On July 21, 1962, Kyozan Joshu Roshi arrived in the United States to begin teaching in the West. On July 21, 2012, Rinzai-ji hosted a ceremony and celebration to honor the fifty-year treasure of that teaching. A foretaste of the Anniversary celebration came on Tuesday, July 17, with the arrival of a delegation from
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17JUL
Zuigan-ji Delegation Visit Roshi
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Morning Zendo

Morning Zendo is held Wednesday through Saturday. Morning zendo includes Choka (morning chanting), Zazen (sitting meditation), Kinhin (walking practice) and Nitten Soji (20 min. temple cleaning).

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Evening Zendo

Evening Zendo is held Wednesday through Saturday. Evening zendo includes Zazen (sitting meditation) and Kinhin (walking practice).

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Sunday Program

Sunday Program is held every Sunday starting at 10am and ends at 12:00pm. Lunch is served at the end of the program. Newcomers are welcome! Please contact and arrange a practice orientation.

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Samu

Samu (Silent Work Practice) is held daily Wednesday through Friday. Work practice usually involves temple cleaning and gardening. Please come to the work bell in your work clothes. Shika or Shoji will give instruction.

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Zazenkai

Zazenkai, one-day silent retreat starts 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.

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Retreats

Weekend silent retreat starts 7pm on Friday and ends 4pm on Sunday. It includes zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal meals, work period, Q&A and dharma talks. Please call for dates.

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Zuigan-ji Delegation Visit Roshi