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Now that the snow has finally melted, Dokai checks out the new spring growth.

Welcome to Hokyoji!

Hokyoji Zen Practice Community offers opportunities to develop and deepen a steadfast practice of the Buddha's path in the Soto Zen tradition.  We provide both residential and non-residential practice in the form of practice periods, sesshins and individual practice.  Click here for a schedule of our offerings.

Our resident teacher is Rev.
Dokai Georgesen, who received dharma transmission from our founder, Dainin Katagiri Roshi.  Hokyoji also plays host to dharma teachers from around the Midwest and beyond, who bring their own sanghas here for sesshins and retreats or serve as guest teachers for events like the annual Great Sky Sesshin. 

Set among forested hills in rural Minnesota on land selected by Katagiri Roshi and originally developed by the sangha of Minnesota Zen Meditation Center, Hokyoji connects our practice with the land.  The hills and the rustic buildings provide a sense of peace and a deep quiet that washes the spirit and strengthens our mindfulness.  Please come enjoy the land and sink into the Buddha's practice with us. 

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What's New 
 
Learn more about our facilities planning initiative here, and see diagrams of our options for building placement.
 
The spring issue of Hokyoji Highlights is posted on our Publications page.  Want to join our mailing list?  Let us know.
 
We've added a couple of photos to our Contact us page that show where to turn onto Hokyoji's property
 
The Spring Work Practice Period starts soon!  Go here for complete information and for the event flyer.
 
We've added a new brochure about coexisting peacefully with Hokyoji's deer tick population and heading off Lyme Disease.  It's at the bottom of this page.
 
Go here for the new flyer and information for this year's Great Sky Sesshin.

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Upcoming events

April 20--May 15
Spring practice period

May 16--26
Spring work practice period

June 7--13
Clouds in Water sesshin
led by Byakuren Judith Ragir and Dokai Georgesen

June 13--20
Minnesota Zen Meditation Center sesshin
led by Tim Burkett