Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple

10/07/2026

🔔 New Date: Saturday, November 7

Join us for Shodō & Meditation: Calligraphy Workshop, now rescheduled for Saturday, November 7.

Explore Shodō, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, through brush, ink, posture, breath, and concentration.

The workshop will open our November zazenkai. Participants are welcome to attend Shodō on its own or stay for zazen afterward. Those joining us for the full zazenkai will begin their day with Shodō before continuing with seated practice.

Beginners are welcome.

Learn more and register here: https://daiyuzenji.org/special-events/2025/1/8/autumn-zazenkai-8c99c

10/06/2026

This weekend at Daiyuzenji:

Saturday, October 10 | Shodō & Meditation: Calligraphy Workshop

Explore Shodō, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, through brush, ink, concentration, and Zen practice. This hands-on workshop is open to beginners as well as those with previous experience.

Sunday, October 11 | Monthly Ashtanga Yoga

Join our monthly Ashtanga Yoga practice, with a focus on the primary series, mobility, flexibility, and building a strong, consistent practice.

Beginners are welcome to both sessions.

Learn more and register: daiyuzenji.org

09/30/2026

This Saturday!

Join us for a Mobility & Flexibility Workshop (UHP Method) focused on improving mobility, flexibility, and functional movement.

Saturday, October 3. Open to all levels.

Learn more and register:

Mobility & Flexibility Workshop (UHP Method) Led by Jitsuzan Gentetsu (Felix Carabello) Sensei. Join us for a practical session focused on mobility, flexibility, and reducing tension in the body. Open to all levels. Limited capacity. Click here to RSVP. Veterans are welcome to atten

09/24/2026

Coming up this fall 🍂

Mobility & Flexibility Workshop (UHP Method)
Saturday, October 3, 2026

Shodo and Meditation: Calligraphy Workshop
Saturday, October 10, 2016

Autumn Zazenkai
Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 8

Click here to RSVP https://bit.ly/3SIzEVb

09/21/2026

Beginner’s Meditation Workshop: An Introduction to Zen Buddhism

New to meditation or interested in learning more about Zen practice? Join us for a practical introduction to seated meditation and Zen Buddhism. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of practice and offer guidance for developing a regular meditation practice.

Saturday, September 26, 12–2 PM

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3TCM9Vc

09/09/2026

Monthly Ashtanga Yoga with Perry Galanopoulos

Join us Sunday, September 20, for Ashtanga Yoga, a dynamic and meditative practice that supports physical and mental well-being. This session will focus on the primary series, with particular attention to stretching the hamstrings and opening the hips.

Beginners are always welcome.

Click here to RSVP : https://bit.ly/4h3IGZc

08/27/2026

Autumn Hōjō Workshop: Uten Saten 🍂
Saturday, September 12 | 12–3 PM

This season, our Hōjō training turns to the Autumn kata, Uten Saten — right turn / left turn, change and transformation.

Hōjō is a series of slow, meditative sword forms used at Daiyuzenji to unify breath, mind, and body through movement. This workshop will explore the Autumn form and its emphasis on balance and moving with change.

Beginners welcome!

Join us Saturday, September 12, from 12–3 PM.
Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4iyefLk

This season, our training turns to the Autumn kata of the Hōjō — Uten Saten (right turn / left turn, change and transformation). The Autumn form carries a unique rhythm: not the explosive power of Summer, nor the bright surge of Spring, but a measured and varied pace, alive with transition. It i...

08/25/2026

Back to school, back to practice.

We offer transformational practices for developing focus, discipline, awareness, and resilience. Whether you're returning to practice or interested in trying something new, fall is a good time to begin.

Ongoing practices:
• Power Yoga — Tuesdays
• Shakuhachi Group Practice — 1st & 3rd Thursdays
• Shakyo (sutra copying) — Sundays
• Book Discussion — Sundays via Zoom
• Ashtanga Yoga — Monthly Sundays
• Aikido — with Aikido Kenshin Dojo
• Sword Arts — Adults & youth with Kogetsukai

Beginners are always welcome. Materials and practice equipment are also provided.

Come practice with us!
Learn more and get started: https://bit.ly/4gPWhRh

08/18/2026

Shakuhachi Group Practice is this week!

Join us this Thursday, August 20, at 6 PM for shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) group practice, followed by zazen at 7 PM.

All experience levels are welcome.
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4x8WfeD

Thanks Kogetsukai 📸

08/11/2026

A beautiful evening at Osaka Garden for this year’s Toro Nagashi ceremony.

We were grateful to support this beautiful tradition and to gather with the community as lanterns were floated in remembrance and reflection.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so special.