with Jokai Blackwell Roshi
First Tuesday of Every Month
Next: July 1st
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online via Zoom
How are things working out (and not working out) with our Dharma practice? Let's talk about it! Offered by our Guiding Teacher Jokai Blackwell Roshi, Dharma Conversations is held on the first Tuesday of each month. We begin with a short meditation, after which the meeting will be opened to all for discussion. Questions about the Dharma and our meditation practice may be submitted ahead of time, or addressed as they come up in the meeting.
This is an opportunity to share our unique experience and the questions that naturally arise from navigating the often difficult and subtle Dharma path. Suitable both for beginners and those with more experience, this class is an opportunity to learn from a Dharma Teacher with more than 25 years of experience, in an informal and supportive setting.
Registration Form
Advanced registration is appreciated, but not necessary. Use the form below if you wish to submit a question in advance.
Cost: Suggested donation of $20 to help keep our doors open, compensate teacher, and make classes available for those who cannot afford them. No one is turned away for lack of funds. If you would like to join us in this practice of dana or generosity, please consider contributing:
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Jokai Blackwell Roshi
Guiding Teacher
Jokai Blackwell Roshi relocated to California from the UK in 2000 to study with Tenshin Fletcher Roshi at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center. After completing formal study, encompassing over a decade of residential training, he received Dharma Transmission in the White Plum Lineage of Zen in 2014. As a newly minted teacher, Jokai Roshi felt moved to bring the heart of realization into the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Having previously visited as a guest teacher on several occasions, he accepted the role of Guiding Teacher at Long Beach Meditation in the summer of 2018.
He received Inka, the final seal of certification in Zen, in 2022. Jokai Roshi emphasizes the direct experience of awakening using contemporary language and time-honored methods. He continues to live, work, and teach in Southern California.