Welcome

Sokuji has its roots in Soto Zen Buddhist tradition.

Sokuji is a Zen Buddhist community located in Bemidji Minnesota. We embrace the image of the “frozen lotus”, surviving intense deep winters, blossoming in summer with roots in the mud, both beautiful and hardy!

We gather weekly for silent sitting meditation followed by tea and conversation focusing on how Zen practice supports healthy relationships with ourselves, other people, and all of life.

Thursday Evening Zazen

In person and Streaming

6:15pm–8:00pm

      • In person at The Clearing, 514 Beltrami Avenue ,  Bemidji
      • Streaming via Zoom with in-house technology to connect in-person and online practitioners. 

To connect with streaming, please click on the Zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84293869224?pwd=q0INv4T4DfaPndmATBh52pIhTqyMhS.1
Meeting ID: 842 9386 9224

Monday Morning Zazen

 7:00 am – 7:45 am

You are invited to a simple online morning zazen practice each Monday

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84293869224?pwd=q0INv4T4DfaPndmATBh52pIhTqyMhS.1

Meeting ID: 842 9386 9224

Curious about Zen?  Come to First Thursday!

In person and Streaming

6:15pm–8:00pm

We reserve the First Thursday of each month to welcome anyone interested in Zen and zen meditation.  Tea and Cookies are always served.  

To connect with streaming, please click on the Zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84293869224?pwd=q0INv4T4DfaPndmATBh52pIhTqyMhS.1
Meeting ID: 842 9386 9224