Intensive Practice
Overview of 2022-2023 Offerings
Click below for an overview of upcoming classes, sesshin, retreats, workshops and more. 2022 2023
Read MoreAugust 1-day Sesshin – Aug 12-13
Sesshin, which means “collecting the heart/mind”, provides a rare chance to step into a sanctuary of stillness, to close the door for a little while on the cacophony, and to appreciate the freedom and spaciousness of life in the present. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, we hope you will consider joining this wonderful practice.
Read MoreHokyoji Sesshin – The Other Shore: Teachings on the Heart Sutra – July 11-17
We are excited to once again offer sesshin at the beautiful Hokyoji Zen Practice Community, located among the forested hills of southeastern Minnesota, just a few miles from the Mississippi River. At this retreat, we will be diving deeply into the teachings of the Heart Sutra, guided by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s translation of the sutra, and his commentary on it.
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