Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is a Soto Zen practice center in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi, founded by abbot Jakusho Kwong-roshi. Our temple is dedicated to the act of Zazen, "just sitting." Our residency trains in a monastic schedule and hosts events and retreats for a wider community of spiritual practice. Our temple sits at the top of Sonoma Mountain, one hour north of San Francisco Bay Area, overlooking ancient oaks, redwood groves, and the Valley of the Moon. Join us in practice.
People interested in deepening their practice can live and train at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center as a resident. The Zen Center is a lay practice temple that creates an environment for infusing Zen practice into all daily activities.
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Guest Resident Practice (up to 3 months)
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Resident Training (1 year minimum)
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Work-Offsite Program (monthly rent)
Upcoming Events ON SITE (in Person in the Zendo)
If you live within driving distance, please register to attend on site. For those who live out of town or unable to attend in person, see the event calendar to register for online events.
- Membership OfferTue, Oct 01ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)Oct 01, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDTON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
- Thu, Oct 03ZendoOct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM PDT – Oct 06, 2024, 2:30 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAOct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM PDT – Oct 06, 2024, 2:30 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAThis retreat is a period of time set aside to let go of the conditioned self and resume our original nature. RSVP and we will email you to complete your registration. $85/night & up. 10-20% discount for members. (Log in first to receive the member discount.)
- Multiple DatesFri, Oct 18ZendoOct 18, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 28ZendoSep 28, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 28Genjo BuildingSep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDTGenjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USASep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDTGenjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAPerfect for beginners wishing to learn meditation form. Meditation is a way to return to your calm mind and create a stable foundation. Join us for our Saturday Community program (included in the fee) immediately following instruction. Please arrive at 8:50 am at the Sangha House to check in.
- Multiple DatesFri, Sep 27ZendoSep 27, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT – Sep 28, 2024, 1:30 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USASep 27, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT – Sep 28, 2024, 1:30 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USATemple stay is an opportunity to experience authentic Soto Zen Buddhism, its lifestyle, rituals and spirituality. Take the backward step, sit down and illuminate the jewel within yourself. $150 & up.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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