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10th U.S. Soto Conference
Soto Mission of Hawaii
1708 Nuuanu Ave.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Schedule
Friday, October 24, 2025
7:30 a.m. Bus departs from Ala Moana Hotel
8:00 a.m. Arrive at Soto Mission of Hawaii; Breakfast; optional Zazen
8:45 a.m. Session 1
10:15 a.m. Session 2
11:30 a.m. Lunch & Country Store
12:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony
2:15 p.m. Session 3
3:45 p.m. Session 4
5:00 p.m. End of Day 2 Activities; Bus returns to Ala Moana Hotel
Free time; Dinner on your own
Saturday, October 25, 2025
7:30 a.m. Bus departs from Ala Moana Hotel
8:00 a.m. Arrive at Soto Mission of Hawaii; Breakfast; optional Zazen
9:00 a.m. Session 5
10:30 a.m. Session 6
11:45 a.m. Lunch & Country Store
1:00 p.m. Session 7
2:30 p.m. Session 8
4:00 p.m. Mixer: Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres
6:00 p.m. End of Day 3 Activities; Bus returns to Ala Moana Hotel
Free time; Dinner on your own
Have questions? Contact us at conference2025@sotomission.org
Have questions? Contact us at conference2025@sotomission.org
Thrilling news! We're excited to announce that the 10th U.S. Soto Conference is going international as we welcome 20 attendees from Fudenji, a Soto Zen temple in Parma, Italy! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, and build bridges with our fellow Soto Zen practitioners from across the globe. Get ready for an enriching experience as we learn from each other and celebrate our shared practice!
Thrilling news! We're excited to announce that the 10th U.S. Soto Conference is going international as we welcome 20 attendees from Fudenji, a Soto Zen temple in Parma, Italy! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, and build bridges with our fellow Soto Zen practitioners from across the globe. Get ready for an enriching experience as we learn from each other and celebrate our shared practice!
About the 10th U.S. Soto Conference
About the 10th U.S. Soto Conference
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Sessions
Sessions
Click here to learn more about the many classes and activities being offered at the 10th U.S. Soto Conference.
Conference Registration
Conference Registration
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Making Travel Plans
Making Travel Plans
It’ll be important for you to make your travel arrangements early, as airfare, car rentals, and hotel rooms will often go up in price as we get closer to the conference date. However, we have made special arrangements that can possibly make planning simpler.
FAQs
FAQs
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