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Hokyoji fields in bloom

  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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Our newly stained and painted zendo


   What's New 
 
Thank you for supporting our membership appeal. 
You can still become a member.
For complete information, click here.
 
Discussion of our facilities master
plan is underway.  Look here for maps and information.

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Upcoming Events
 
Compassionate Ocean Retreat
August 30 - September 5
 
Minnesota Zen Meditation Center
September 21 - 26

Fall - 2010

Fall Work Practice
October 1 - 3  
 
Fall Weekend Sesshin
October 22 - 24
 
Fall Practice Period
Novemeber 14 - December 5
 
Thanksgiving Caring For the Land
Novemeber 25 - 28
 
Rohatsu Sesshin
November 28 - December 5

Break (not open for practice)
Dec. 11, 2010 - Jan. 8, 2011