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.
We are open with limited capacity.
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Night dies into day. Day dies into night.
Exhaling is intimate with loss, Inhaling I am renewed.
—Jakusho Kwong-roshi
UPCOMING EVENTS
For more information, see our calendar.
"Taking Your Seat" Baul Feast Dharma Talk: Jakusho Kwong-roshi & Nyoze Kwong
October 23, 2021
Board Meeting
October 23, 2021
Hollow Bones Retreat
October 23, 2021
It is through your boundless generosity that we are able to continue to offer our programs. We bow to your kindness and support. Donate to SMZC.