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Jikoji Zen Center

VISIT
Ways To Visit
Daily Zazen
Sunday Program
Meditative Weeding
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 Guest & Practitioner Policy
Jikoji Conflict Resolution Policy
Minutes
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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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 with Shoho Michael Newhall Roshi
Aug
3
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Shoho Michael Newhall Roshi

  • Sunday, August 3, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
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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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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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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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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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Denko-e Sesshin is part of a cycle of four traditional sesshins initiated by Kobun, Jikoji's founder.

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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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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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 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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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 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
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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 Misha Merrill
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Misha Merrill

  • Sunday, April 20, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
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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
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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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Meditative Gardening Practice
Mar
15
9:00 AM09:00

Meditative Gardening Practice

  • Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 3:30 PM 09:00 15:30
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Jikoji Work Practice. Please join us as we work together to attend to the surrounding grounds and connect with the earth and each other.

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Half Day Zanzenkai
Mar
14
1:00 PM13:00

Half Day Zanzenkai

  • Friday, March 14, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 13:00 17:00
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Zazenkai is an immersion into intensive, silent practice of alternating periods of seated or walking meditations.

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 Sunday Program with David Shapiro
Mar
9
8:00 AM08:00

Sunday Program with David Shapiro

  • Sunday, March 9, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 08:00 10:30
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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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Winter Practice Period - Mindful Cooking & Eating
Mar
8
1:00 PM13:00

Winter Practice Period - Mindful Cooking & Eating

  • Saturday, March 8, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 6:00 PM 13:00 18:00
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Join Tetsuhō Christopher Kolon and the participants of Jikoji's winter practice period for a day of mindful cooking and eating. We will spend the entire day in silence, preparing a vegetarian meal that we will enjoy at the end of our day. No experience in cooking is necessary.

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 Sunday Program with Sokyo Mariko Braswell
Mar
2
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday Program with Sokyo Mariko Braswell

  • Sunday, March 2, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
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Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for instruction, meditation, a dharma talk, social tea, a sense of community (Sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.

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Winter Practice Period - Mindful Walking
Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00

Winter Practice Period - Mindful Walking

  • Saturday, March 1, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 15:00
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This year our theme is Continuous Practice on the Path of Inconceivable Liberation. We will be studying the Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti, using the wondrous teachings of this lay bodhisattva as a cornerstone of our effort to expand our practice from the zendo to our day-to-day lives to the whole world

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