Join Korinji's Patreon

Members of Rinzai Zen International, through Korinji’s Patreon, receive access to a growing online library of Rinzai Zen instructional videos, dharma talks, podcasts, chanting recordings, and other practice resources. Members may also participate in Korinji’s private online forum, where Meido Roshi and senior members answer questions and support home practice. Monthly contributions help sustain the monastery and its teaching activity.

Virtual Retreats & Events

Rinzai Zen International members may participate virtually in selected monastery events, including Zen retreats, sesshin, dharma talks, Q&A sessions with Meido Roshi, and important ceremonies. Virtual participation is not the same as training together in person, but it can support sincere practice and help distant members remain connected to the monastery and sangha.

Online Meditation Meetups

Members are invited to attend online zazen meetups with the Korinji community. These are periods of formal seated meditation, not discussion groups. A moderator begins and ends the meditation periods, and the group may afterward chant a short Zen text, such as the Heart Sutra. Though online practice is not the same as sitting together in the dojo, these meetups can help support consistency in home practice.

For Veterans & Survivors

Healing Through Stillness offers free introductory meditation instruction for veterans and survivors, including those living with PTSD, thoughts of self-harm, or isolation. This program is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or crisis care, but may serve as a supportive practice resource. It is available online and may also be offered as a virtual class for groups. Please contact us if you are interested in organizing instruction.

Prayer Requests

A daily ceremony is conducted at Korinji for members and for the fulfillment of their prayers. Korinji also conducts monthly goma, the Mikkyo fire ritual. Prayer boards may be requested for oneself, another person, or someone who has passed away, and are offered into the fire during the ritual. Donations according to one’s means are welcome and help support the monastery, but no one is turned away.

Children's Shrine

At Korinji we maintain a shrine for mizuko: infants or unborn children who have died through sudden infant death, stillbirth, miscarriage, abortion, or other circumstances. Images of Jizo, the bodhisattva who protects children, are placed there, and prayers are offered for the child and all involved. Those who wish may dedicate a Jizo image to be kept at the shrine, anonymously or with a name to be inscribed. Please contact us for details.