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.
"Night dies into day. Day dies into night. Exhaling is intimate with loss, Inhaling I am renewed."
- Kwong-roshi
We Bow to your Kindness and Support.
Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is currently closed due to Covid-19 until further notice.
It is through your boundless generosity that we are able to continue to offer these special programs.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
November 26, 2020
Closed for Thanksgiving
November 30, 2020
December 05, 2020
Sunrise Ceremony - Memorial for Shunryu Suzuki-roshi 6:00 a.m.