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15 reviews of Zen Buddhist Temple 'The Zen Buddhism Temple will not give you a lecture on morality. It will not point you in the right direction. It will not pressure you for a commitment or ask for repentance. The temple is simple, and cold, and resources are sparse. But a visit to this might just restore your faith in humanity, and who can argue with that?' We are an international community with close to 100 locations world-wide. Please see the map below to find your closest Zen center, or visit our Regions page to find regional contact info. If you can't find a location near you, you may be able to join our Online Sangha.

We are an internationally renowned, fully accredited Zen Center located in the beautiful mountains of Southern California.

Yokoji provides a place for people from all walks of life to practice Zen Buddhism. There are many ways you can do this.

Every Sunday we run introductory classes in zazen (Zen meditation). Throughout the year there are events, often on weekends, which focus on various aspects of Zen practice. We hold sesshin Mac os x app. (silent meditation retreats) almost every month of the year, ranging from 2-7 days.

It is possible to stay at Yokoji for any period of time. You can join our residential training program and follow the schedule for a number of days, months or years. Overnight and weekend stays are also an option if you would like to join in with the programs that we offer. Check the events page for details.

Zen practice challenges our most cherished assumptions and leads to direct experience of our own inherent freedom. Located in Clearwater, Florida, our sangha was founded in the 1980's by Ken Rosen. Our teacher, Sensei Lawson Sachter studied Zen Buddhism for many years under Roshi Philip Kapleau at the Rochester Zen Center. Everyone interested in meditation, whether brand new, experienced in other traditions, or schooled in formal Zen, is welcome to join our practice. Please see our Getting Started page. Our weekly meetings are weekdays Monday-Thursday at 7am, Wednesdays nights at 7pm, Friday at noon, and Saturday mornings at 7am (see practice ).

Yokoji Podcast

Latest from the monthly Yokoji Podcast

  • Who's in Charge

    Tenshin Roshi talks on Case 12 of the Gateless Gate, Zuigan Calls Himself 'Master'.

    Posted on 6 April 2021 | 1:42 pm

  • Realization Embodied

    Tenshin Roshi touches on the koan, 'Nansen Kills the Cat' and talks about the essence of practice.

    Posted on 21 March 2021 | 12:07 pm

Yokoji Zen Blog

Recent posts from the Yokoji Zen Blog

  • Gratitude

    Reflections on my first few days of my week at Yokoji for Dharma Transmission.

    February 03, 2021 | Comments: 2

  • Henrike Jishin Reef

    It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news that Henrike Jishin Reef died on December 7, 2020. Jishin was a resident at Yokoji from 2009-2011 and served as Head Trainee in the spring of 2011.

    January 29, 2021 | Comments: 3

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Upcoming Events

Visit our events page for the full Yokoji calendar

  • Sunday Schedule

    Every Sunday (call to check during holidays and bad weather)

    Join us every Sunday morning at 9:30am for meditation, dharma talk and lunch. Meditation instruction classes offered for beginners. More details on events page.

  • Spring Training Period

    April 4, 2021 - May 23, 2021

    CLOSED TO NON-RESIDENTS

    The Spring Training Period at Yokoji is a time of intensified practice for the whole..

  • Online Sesshin

    April 21, 2021 - April 25, 2021

    Join us for four days of zazen, service, dharma talks and training designed to strengthen and enrich your Zen practice and your life.

    In..

  • Online Sesshin

    May 6, 2021 - May 9, 2021

    Join us for an online sesshin, an opportunity to drop deeply into practice while remaining in the safety of our own homes. Sesshin can be..

  • Sesshin

    May 16, 2021 - May 23, 2021

    Download software. CLOSED TO NON-RESIDENTS

    Sesshin can be translated as “to unify the mind.” Sesshin is at the heart of Zen..

  • Fall Training Period

    September 5, 2021 - November 14, 2021

    The Fall Training Period at Yokoji is a time of intensified practice for the whole community—where we have the wonderful opportunity to recommit..

  • Sesshin

    September 5, 2021 - September 12, 2021

    Sesshin can be translated as “to unify the mind.” Sesshin is at the heart of Zen Practice—a chance to give full attention to one’s life without..

Muddy Water Zen welcomes everyone from all walks of life and all religious traditions. Whether you are just curious about Buddhism or actively seeking a spiritual path, we encourage you to visit us during one of our services. You may also contact one of our Dharma Teachers with any questions. Muddy Water Zen is a down to earth temple. We strive to live the Buddha's compassionate teaching, knowing that a friendly smile and a welcoming word can open the door to understanding and peace.
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Muddy Water Zen was formed to disseminate and propagate the Dharma, the teachings of Shakymuni Buddha, as recorded in the ancient scriptures, as interpreted and transmitted by the Ancestors, and as experienced personally. Zen Buddhism, with its emphasis on meditation, is a way of cultivating compassion and wisdom through radical acceptance of what is. Meditation becomes an awareness and mindfulness of all that is, moment-to-moment and an appreciation of life in all its manifestations.