2025 Beginner’s Mind Sesshin

A 3-day meditation retreat
(Available via Zoom & in-person)

Thursday, February 20 (eve) – Sunday, February 23
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by TBD

RETREAT INFO

Sesshin, “to unify the mind,” is an essential practice for the deepening for one’s zazen. This introductory sesshin is designed to introduce you to sesshin practice by providing more opportunities for instruction, questions, and explanations. Full time participation is encouraged as it’s only a little over three days. 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 a half a day, including all scheduled activities. Housing is not guaranteed. First come, first served. Newcomers please also fill out the application online. Both first time* and seasoned practitioners are encouraged and welcome to participate.

Newcomers especially welcome.

*Non-members and new members: Attending an in-person “Introduction to Zen Meditation Class” is a prerequisite for attending all onsite activities.

In-person Participants:

Click here to view fee structure.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 @ NOON.

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

Zoom Participants:

Members: $40 / day; $120 full-time

Non-Members: $60 / day; $180 full-time

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ 9AM

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

Email to all participants will go out on the morning of Thursday, February 20.

Click here to view tentative schedule

 

You can rent an oryoki set for $25 or buy your own oryoki bowls here:

Oryoki Set – Zen Center of Los Angeles (zcla.org).

Oryoki intruction will be offered in-person only on the first night.

 

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.

Please note: Requests for Dharma Training Fund will not be accepted after posted deadlines.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Check off your days:
*Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities.

Please add the cost of your add-on to your program fee at check-out.

Enter any additional notes regarding your retreat registration including food allergies and housing requests. If you are commuting or a part-time participant, please use this field to indicate your expected arrival and departure times.

2025 Beginner's Mind Sesshin

TBD