About the Center Founded in 1994 by resident priest Sokai Geoffrey Barratt, Haku-un-ji (White Cloud Temple) provides a tranquil and supportive environment for the practice and study of Zen Buddhism in the tradition of Lin-Chi (Jap. Rinzai), a prominent 10th century Chinese Master.  Haku-un-ji is affiliated with a network of Zen centers that make up Rinzai-ji Inc.; the major training centers are Mt. Baldy Zen Center in southern California and Bodhi Manda Zen Center in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.