Rohatsu Sesshin 2026

An Eight-Day Meditation Retreat

Sunday, October 11 (eve) – Sunday, October 18
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert & Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld

RETREAT INFO

“Sesshin” means “to collect one’s heart-mind.” This sesshin commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment, traditionally designated as having occurred on Rohatsu (“eighth day, twelfth month”) and is considered the most important sesshin of our year. Sesshin is highly recommended for deepening one’s practice. With Great Silence observed throughout, it is an opportunity to intensify and deepen your practice through the experience of periods of uninterrupted meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinhin), dharma talks, service, face-to-face meetings with a teacher, as well as time for mindful work practice (samu) and meals. If you wish to participate part time, please let Myoki know your precise attendance, including expected arrival and departure times. Part time consists of at least one full day, including all scheduled activities. Housing is not guaranteed. First come, first served. Both first time* and seasoned practitioners are encouraged and welcome to participate.
In-person participation is limited. Please register early to guarantee a seat in the Zendo.
Click here to view tentative schedule

In-person participants:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27.

$25 fee will be charged for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

In-person participation is limited. Please register early to guarantee a seat in the Zendo.

Zoom Participants:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 @ 9AM

$25 fee will be charged for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

Members: $40/Day; $320/Fulltime

Non-Members: $60/Day; $480/Fulltime

Email to all participants will go out the morning of Friday, December 12.

Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert & Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld

Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert is ZCLA’s Abbott, Head Priest and Preceptor.  Learn More

 

 

 

 

Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith started studying Zen in the Rinzai tradition at New York Zendo Shobo-Ji in Manhattan in 1987. At Dai Bosatsu Zendo, she received Jukai in 1994 from Eido Shimano Roshi, with whom she studied until 2000 when she moved to Los Angeles. She became a member of ZCLA in 2001 and began her studies with Roshi Egyoku. During her time in New York, Sensei Senshin also studied with various Tibetan teachers and at Fire Lotus Zendo. She was the ZCLA Program Steward from 2010 to 2022. On the Teacher’s Circle since 2016, Sensei Senshin was empowered as Dharma Holder in 2018 and as an independent Zen Teacher and Preceptor in 2019. She is a member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (LZTA), the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA), the White Plum Asanga (WPA) and the Zen Peacemaker’s Order of Disorder. She was installed as Head Teacher in April 2022.

 

 

The food served will be vegetarian, but may contain eggs and dairy products. The kitchen can offer vegan and gluten free alternatives if requested. We cannot accommodate alternatives beyond vegan and gluten free.  The Zen Center policy is to turn no one away for lack of funds. If you have concerns about payments click here to request Dharma Training Fund. If you have any other questions, please contact Myoki at programsteward@zcla.org.

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