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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Personal/Solo Retreat
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Guest Resident Practice (up to 3 months)
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Resident Training (1 year minimum)
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, Nov 15ZendoNov 15, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PSTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 16Genjo BuildingNov 16, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PSTGenjo Building, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USANov 16, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PSTGenjo 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, Nov 16GardenNov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMGarden, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 16ZendoNov 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PSTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
- Multiple DatesTue, Nov 19ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)Nov 19, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PSTON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
- Mon, Dec 02ZendoDec 02, 2024, 6:00 PM PST – Dec 07, 2024, 8:00 AM PSTZendo, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USADec 02, 2024, 6:00 PM PST – Dec 07, 2024, 8:00 AM PSTZendo, 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 to confirm accommodation details and complete your registration via online invoice. $85/night & up. 10-20% discount for members.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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