Autumn Wind Sesshin 2025

A 7-day meditation retreat
(Zoom & In-person)

Sunday, October 5 (eve.) – Sunday, October 12 (eve.)
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by Roshi Kipp Ryodo Hawley


RETREAT INFO

Sesshin, “to unify the mind,” is an essential training for the deepening of one’s zazen. Everyone is invited to participate in this extended, silent training week either in person or virtually. The emphasis is on a more focused zazen practice and working face-to-face with the teachers. The schedule includes walking meditation (kinhin), work practice (samu), chanting, rest, oryoki meals, and Dharma talks. For those participating virtually, you will have time to eat, walk and do your own samu at home, then link back into the sesshin schedule. This Autumn Wind Sesshin will be led by Roshi Ryodo. Face-to-Face will be available both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Everyone is encouraged to attend the dharma talks. During this week, Head Trainee Bill Tetsui Press will be present in person to complete his training. The week will culminate in his Dharma Combat with the Sangha. Open to everyone, newcomers* are especially welcomed to attend. Full time participation is encouraged. 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. 

Click here to view tentative schedule.

In-person participants:
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1.
$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 SUNDAY, OCTOBER  5 @ 9 a.m.

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

Members: $40/Day; $280/Fulltime

Non-Members: $60/Day; $420/Fulltime

 

 

EMAIL TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL GO OUT THE MORNING OF SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5.

 

 

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

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.


REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

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Enter additional notes regarding your retreat registration (e.g., food allergies, gender and housing requests) below.

Sensei George Mukei Horner is a preceptor and Dharma Holder at the Zen Center of Los Angeles, where he has been a member since 1984. He received Dharma Transmission (Denbo) from Roshi Egyoku in 2022. He is also the Zendo Steward, overseeing the training of service positions for the meditation hall, and an instructor for various classes offered at ZCLA.