Mount Baldy Zen Center, Buddhist temple in San Gabriel Mountains, California, United States
Mount Baldy Zen Center spans across 4.5 acres of forest land, featuring traditional Japanese architecture and meditation halls at 4,000 feet elevation.
The monastery began operations in 1971 under the guidance of Kyozan Joshu Sasaki, transforming a former Boy Scout camp into a Rinzai Zen spiritual center.
Students practice Zazen meditation, study Buddhist texts, and participate in ceremonies following the traditions of the Nyorai-nyokyo sect of Rinzai Buddhism.
The center provides overnight accommodations, daily meditation sessions, and organized retreats with meals included for participants seeking Buddhist training.
Leonard Cohen resided at this monastery in 1994, contributing to its recognition as a meditation center that connects Buddhist practices with contemporary society.
Location: California
Inception: 1971
Website: https://www.mbzc.org/
Website: https://mbzc.org
GPS coordinates: 34.25020,-117.63900
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:12
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