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Jikoji Zen Center

VISIT
Ways To Visit
Daily Zazen
Sunday Program
Jizo Garden Caretaking
Event List
Event Calendar
Retreats & Rentals
ENGAGE
Donate
Feedback
Volunteer
Newslettter
Residency
Work Study
Related Centers & Sanghas
TEACHINGS
Jikoji's Teachers
Kobun - Jikoji Founder
Speaker Talks
Zen Traditions
Teaching Blog
Science Discussions
ABOUT
About Jikoji
FAQs
History and Archives
Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging
MORE
Photos
Archives
Jikoji Bylaws
Jikoji Community Agreements
Jikoji Conflict Resolution Policy
Jikoji Guest & Practitioner Policy
Notice From Phoenix Cloud Elders
Minutes
Weekly Meditative Weeding Practice
Sep
3
to Dec 3

Weekly Meditative Weeding Practice

  • Wed, Sep 3, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Wed, Dec 3, 2025 3:00 PM 15:00
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Please join us as we work together to attend to the temple grounds, connecting with the earth and each other.

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Haiku Workshop with Emily & Gerow
Sep
12
to Sep 14

Haiku Workshop with Emily & Gerow

  • Fri, Sep 12, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00 Sun, Sep 14, 2025 11:30 AM 11:30
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Emily Marie Bording and Gerow Reece will host a Haiku writing workshop with the intention of exploring poetry, the natural beauty of Jikoji, inner sensory impressions and our wondrous connective ordinary moments.

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 Sunday Program with Seisho Emily Bording & Gerow Reece
Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Seisho Emily Bording & Gerow Reece

  • Sunday, September 14, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Monthly Jungian Seminar
Sep
14
1:30 PM13:30

Monthly Jungian Seminar

  • Sunday, September 14, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 3:00 PM 13:30 15:00
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This seminar gathering will focus on Carl Jung's Red Book while exploring some of Jung's understandings of the subconscious and our own dreams. Led by Saeko Ginestet and Gerow Reece.

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Sunday Program with Nenzen
Sep
21
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Nenzen

  • Sunday, September 21, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a weekly "open house" and a great way to become familiar with Zen practice and get to know Jikoji. Join us for instruction, meditation, dharma talk, social lunch, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Sunday Program with Jodo Cliff Clusin
Sep
28
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Jodo Cliff Clusin

  • Sunday, September 28, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a weekly "open house" and a great way to become familiar with Zen practice and get to know Jikoji. Join us for instruction, meditation, dharma talk, social lunch, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings & Nenzen Brown
Oct
5
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings & Nenzen Brown

  • Sunday, October 5, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Denko-e Sesshin
Oct
6
to Oct 12

Denko-e Sesshin

  • Mon, Oct 6, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00 Sun, Oct 12, 2025 11:30 AM 11:30
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Denko-e Sesshin is part of a cycle of four traditional sesshins initiated by Kobun, Jikoji's founder.

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 Sunday Program with Nenzen Brown & Oshin Jennings
Oct
12
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Nenzen Brown & Oshin Jennings

  • Sunday, October 12, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings
Oct
19
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings

  • Sunday, October 19, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Monthly Jungian Seminar
Oct
25
4:00 PM16:00

Monthly Jungian Seminar

  • Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This seminar gathering will focus on Carl Jung's Red Book while exploring some of Jung's understandings of the subconscious and our own dreams. Led by Saeko Ginestet and Gerow Reece.

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Calligraphy Workshop with Gerow Reece
Oct
31
to Nov 2

Calligraphy Workshop with Gerow Reece

  • Fri, Oct 31, 2025 5:30 PM 17:30 Sun, Nov 2, 2025 11:30 AM 11:30
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An evening and a day to plunge into using the Chinese brush to explore some basic terms in ideographic form.

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Monthly Jungian Seminar
Nov
22
4:00 PM16:00

Monthly Jungian Seminar

  • Saturday, November 22, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This seminar gathering will focus on Carl Jung's Red Book while exploring some of Jung's understandings of the subconscious and our own dreams. Led by Saeko Ginestet and Gerow Reece.

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Rohatsu Sesshin
Dec
1
to Dec 7

Rohatsu Sesshin

  • Mon, Dec 1, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00 Sun, Dec 7, 2025 2:00 PM 14:00
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Rohatsu is the traditional winter sesshin commemorating Buddha’s enlightenment.

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Monthly Jungian Seminar
Dec
20
4:00 PM16:00

Monthly Jungian Seminar

  • Saturday, December 20, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This seminar gathering will focus on Carl Jung's Red Book while exploring some of Jung's understandings of the subconscious and our own dreams. Led by Saeko Ginestet and Gerow Reece.

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Sunday Program with Nenzen
Sep
7
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Nenzen

  • Sunday, September 7, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a weekly "open house" and a great way to become familiar with Zen practice and get to know Jikoji. Join us for instruction, meditation, dharma talk, social lunch, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Closed For Group Event 9/5 - 9/6
Sep
5
to Sep 6

Closed For Group Event 9/5 - 9/6

  • Fri, Sep 5, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00 Sat, Sep 6, 2025 6:00 PM 18:00
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Jikoji will be closed for a private event during this time. We look forward to continuing to practice with you after its conclusion.

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 Sunday Program with Shoho Michael Newhall Roshi
Aug
31
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Shoho Michael Newhall Roshi

  • Sunday, August 31, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Sunday Program with Nenzen
Aug
24
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Nenzen

  • Sunday, August 24, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a weekly "open house" and a great way to become familiar with Zen practice and get to know Jikoji. Join us for instruction, meditation, dharma talk, social lunch, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Misha Shungen Merrill
Aug
17
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Misha Shungen Merrill

  • Sunday, August 17, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Shoho Michael Newhall Roshi
Aug
10
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Shoho Michael Newhall Roshi

  • Sunday, August 10, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Jikoji Board Meeting
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

Jikoji Board Meeting

  • Saturday, August 2, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
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  • Google Calendar ICS

A continuation of the June 2025 Jikoji Board of Directors meeting. You are welcome to attend in person or online.

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 Sunday Program & Kobun Memorial Service
Jul
27
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program & Kobun Memorial Service

  • Sunday, July 27, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Kobun Memorial Sesshin
Jul
24
to Jul 27

Kobun Memorial Sesshin

  • Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00 Sun, Jul 27, 2025 2:00 PM 14:00
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us as we honor the memory of Jikoji founder Kobun Chino Otogawa Roshi

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 Sunday Program - "Way Seeking Mind" Talk
Jul
20
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program - "Way Seeking Mind" Talk

  • Sunday, July 20, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Ordination of Jōen Koshu Jesse Dow
Jul
19
3:30 PM15:30

Ordination of Jōen Koshu Jesse Dow

  • Saturday, July 19, 2025
  • 3:30 PM 6:30 PM 15:30 18:30
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the momentous occasion as Jesse steps into his deepening commitment to a life of service in dedication to the three treasures:: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.

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Mike Newhall's Buddhabimbas Art Installation
Jul
18
6:00 PM18:00

Mike Newhall's Buddhabimbas Art Installation

  • Friday, July 18, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a weekly "open house" and a great way to become familiar with Zen practice and get to know Jikoji. Join us for instruction, meditation, dharma talk, social lunch, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Sensei Nenzen
Jul
13
9:45 AM09:45

Sunday Program with Sensei Nenzen

  • Sunday, July 13, 2025
  • 9:45 AM 12:30 PM 09:45 12:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Sensei Nenzen
Jul
6
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Sensei Nenzen

  • Sunday, July 6, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Gerow Reece
Jun
29
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Gerow Reece

  • Sunday, June 29, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Rev. Liên Shutt
Jun
22
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Rev. Liên Shutt

  • Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Closed For Group Event 6/16-6/21
Jun
16
to Jun 21

Closed For Group Event 6/16-6/21

  • Mon, Jun 16, 2025 12:00 AM 00:00 Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:59 PM 23:59
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  • Google Calendar ICS

Jikoji will be closed for a private event during this time. We look forward to continuing to practice with you after its conclusion.

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 Sunday Program w/Francesca Kōgetsu Hōen
Jun
15
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program w/Francesca Kōgetsu Hōen

  • Sunday, June 15, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Rev. Jodo Cliff Clusin
Jun
8
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Rev. Jodo Cliff Clusin

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Rev. Jodo Cliff Clusin
Jun
1
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Rev. Jodo Cliff Clusin

  • Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings
May
25
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings

  • Sunday, May 25, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings
May
18
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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May Meditative Weeding Practice
May
17
9:00 AM09:00

May Meditative Weeding Practice

  • Saturday, May 17, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 09:00 15:00
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us as we work together to attend to the temple grounds, connecting with the earth and each other.

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 Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings
May
11
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Oshin Jennings

  • Sunday, May 11, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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April Meditative Weeding Practice
Apr
19
9:00 AM09:00

April Meditative Weeding Practice

  • Saturday, April 19, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 09:00 15:00
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us as we work together to attend to the temple grounds, connecting with the earth and each other.

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 Sunday Program with Chuck Hutcraft
Apr
13
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Chuck Hutcraft

  • Sunday, April 13, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Chuck Hutcraft : Buddha's Birthday
Apr
6
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Chuck Hutcraft : Buddha's Birthday

  • Sunday, April 6, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Kinho Bokushu
Mar
30
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Kinho Bokushu

  • Sunday, March 30, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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 Sunday Program with Shoho Michael Newhall Roshi
Mar
23
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Shoho Michael Newhall Roshi

  • Sunday, March 23, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Sunday Program &  Shuso Ceremony with Tetsuho
Mar
16
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program & Shuso Ceremony with Tetsuho

  • Sunday, March 16, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Jikoji Zen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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