Author Archives: Jishin

Fortunately a good crew will continue to live at Yokoji! And I would like to shed a light on them as they will be the ones who continue to make it possible for you to come and practice at Yokoji. … Continue reading →

This month four of us are finishing residency at the Center. Tomorrow Chiso san, our Japanese monk, will be the first to leave. He has been with us for a month and was a real asset–totally accountable and available. His … Continue reading →

This weekend we are hosting a Yoga group and Christ, Jean, Bill and Elaine came to help out with the work. It’s great to have you Sangha members from the ‘outside world’ contribute in this way. Not only do we … Continue reading →

After 3 months intensive training with 10 or more people pretty much all the time, we have entered the interim period: less zazen and more focus on work. We’re of course still training, but the emphasis is a bit different. … Continue reading →

One more week to go and another training period will be finished. How fast did this one go! And we had such a nice group of steady people. Those who were here from the beginning but also those who joined … Continue reading →

Anita cutting fabric in spring sun Windowcleaner pants Jeff the reliable assistant Rich the professional window cleaner Closeup Dean’s design Dean’s design Yugen and Graham in office Jonen smiling? Thinking? Talking?     Dean and Judy kitchen prep   Yokoji … Continue reading →

We’re over half way with our sesshin. Right now we are with 27 participants and 1 more to come. This means a nicely filled Buddha hall. I always like it to have a good size of group to practice with. … Continue reading →

Plans are coming together for two memorial services the weekend of April 2-3. Saturday April 2, 11AM: at the Mission Hills United Church of Christ in San Diego. http://www.missionhillsucc.org/ Sunday April 3, at noon, Yokoji Zen Mountain Center in Mountain … Continue reading →