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Bukkokuji Sesshin and Resident Training

Bukkokuji Monastery
Zen In-person Sōtō Zen lineage

Bukkokuji, established by the late Harada Tangen Roshi, is a small Sōtō Zen training temple in Obama that welcomes international practitioners for intensive sesshin and extended residency. Lay and ordained students train in zazen, samu, and koan practice.

Program details
LocationObama, Japan
CountryJapan
TraditionZen
FormatIn-person
DurationSesshin to long-term residency
Estimated costDonation-based
AccreditationSōtō Zen lineage
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Last reviewed: April 2026 · Information may change — always verify with the program directly.
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LocationObama, Japan
FormatIn-person
DurationSesshin to long-term residency
Donation-based
Estimated total cost
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