Monastic Training
Residence at Korinji is open to a small number of persons wishing to devote themselves completely to intensive practice of the Buddhist path.
Residence at Korinji is open to a small number of persons wishing to devote themselves completely to intensive practice of the Buddhist path.
Both lay and ordained practitioners are eligible to reside at Korinji.*
Monastic life is rigorous and exhausting. Due to its extremely demanding nature, residence at Korinji is not appropriate for Zen beginners. We are happy to speak with you regarding your goals and suitability for this practice.
If you are interested in exploring the opportunity of Buddhist monastic life (and to see our annual and daily monastic schedules), please read the residency information. Then, contact us for a residence application.
Korinji is an inclusive community welcoming all regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status. Due to its natural terrain limitations and distance from available parking facilities, Korinji Monastery is not currently able to accommodate residents or guests using wheelchairs, or those unable to navigate steep slopes and stairways