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.
- Multiple DatesFri, Oct 18ZendoOct 18, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
- Multiple DatesSat, Oct 19Genjo BuildingOct 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDTGenjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAOct 19, 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 DatesSat, Oct 19ZendoOct 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
- Multiple DatesFri, Nov 01ZendoNov 01, 2024, 6:00 PM PDT – Nov 02, 2024, 5:30 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USANov 01, 2024, 6:00 PM PDT – Nov 02, 2024, 5:30 PM PDTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USAThis retreat is an introduction to Zen training and an opportunity for beginners and experienced sitters to plunge into the heart of Zen practice. RSVP and we will email you to complete your registration. $85-160/night. 10-20% discount for members.
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 16GardenNov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMGarden, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
- Multiple DatesTue, Oct 15ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)Oct 15, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDTON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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