events & schedules

Hokoji  Phoenix Light Temple
a place to practice zazen

 

Hokoji hosts several structured annual and monthly meditation retreats and ceremonies as well less formal events—from week-long sesshins to afternoon demonstrations and evening talks. Join us for discussion, sitting and walking meditation, spiritual counseling, dharma talks, book discussions, tea ceremonies and more.

Hokoji is open every day.

Contact  Resident Teacher Ian Forsberg for more information:
 info at hokojitaos dot org
or through our Contact page

2013

 

Evening zazen: every Thursday at 5:30 pm

 

Jan 6, Sunday
Morning meditation
9:00 AM- 12:30 PM
includes sitting and walking meditation and a talk and discussion. For both beginning and experienced meditators.

Jan 13, Sunday
 Honoring the Altar Flowers and the Jizo Altar Names
 4:30 PM zazen; 5:10 PM kinhin
 followed by a talk by Terry Davis (keeper of the altar flowers) and a ceremonial bonfire.

Feb 21, Thursday- Feb 23, Saturday
Nehan-e sesshin with Ian Hakuryu Forsberg
5:40 AM- 8:30 PM
includes sitting and walking meditation; and an afternoon talk and discussion, evening dharma talk. For both beginning and experienced meditators.
 
Mar 10, Sunday
Morning meditation 
9:00 AM- 12:15 PM
includes sitting and walking meditation and an afternoon talk and discussion. For both beginning and experienced meditators.
 
Mar 31, Sunday - Apr 7, Sunday
Tanjo-e sesshin 
with Angie Enji Boissevan is regretfully cancelled due to a health issue.
 
May 25, Sunday
Morning meditation
9:00 AM- 12:15 PM
includes sitting and walking meditation and an afternoon talk and discussion. For both beginning and experienced meditators.
 
Jun 23, Sunday
Day-long meditation
5:40 AM- 3:30 PM
includes sitting and walking meditation and an afternoon talk and discussion. For both beginning and experienced meditators.
 
Jul 21, Sunday
Day-long meditation
5:40 AM- 3:30 PM
includes sitting and walking meditation and an afternoon talk and discussion. For both beginning and experienced meditators.

Aug 18, Sunday
Day-long meditation
5:40 AM- 3:30 PM
includes sitting and walking meditation and an afternoon talk and discussion. For both beginning and experienced meditators.

 

Sept 18,  Wednesday - Sep 22, Sunday
Denko-e sesshin
Begins on Wednesday with a potluck dinner and orientation at 5:30 PM followed by zazen at 7:00 PM.
 
Oct 20, Sunday
Day-long meditation
5:40 AM- 3:30 PM
includes sitting and walking meditation and an afternoon talk and discussion. For both beginning and experienced meditators.
 
Nov 17, Sunday
Day-long meditation
5:40 AM- 3:30 PM
includes sitting and walking meditation and an afternoon talk and discussion. For both beginning and experienced meditators.

Dec 12, Thursday - Dec 15, Sunday
Rohatsu sesshin
Sesshin begins Thursday morning at 5:40 AM

 

 


Hokoji was founded and survives on generosity. Through the spiritual, material, and monetary contributions — of those too many to mention here — the temple community quietly grows and nourishes. Your dana (donations) and volunteering are welcome.