Just Summer Sesshin 2023

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

Sunday, July 16 (eve.) – Sunday, July 23
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by Roshi Kipp Ryodo Hawley & Sensei George Mukei Horner


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 meeting with a teacher, walking meditation, work practice, chanting, rest, meals, dharma talks and the long-awaited return of oryoki. 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 Just Summer Sesshin will be co-led by Roshi Ryodo, and Sensei Mukei. During this sesshin, former Head Trainee Reeb Kaizen Venners will complete his training and the week will culminate in his Dharma Combat with the Sangha.
Part time and full-time participation is welcomed. Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities. Your application must be submitted no later than NOON Wenesday, July 12. No applications will be admitted after sesshin has started. 
Click here to view schedule.

 

In-person participants:
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 12.
$25 fee will be charged for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

Housing is not guaranteed and is on a first come basis.

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

ZCLA does NOT have my personal/emergency/medical information on file: Click here to fill out program application.

 

Zoom Participants:
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SUNDAY, JULY 16 @ 9 a.m.

Members: $40/Day; $280/Fulltime

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

 

 

EMAIL TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL GO OUT THE MORNING OF SUNDAY, JULY 16.

 

 

(If you have concerns about payments or any other questions, please contact programsteward@zcla.org)

 

 

 

Please note: All participants must be fully vaccinated and be prepared to show proof of vaccination upon arrival. Stay-over guests are asked to bring their own lenins. There are a limited supply of at-home Covid tests availble for purchase onsite for emergencies. Non-members and new members: Attending an in-person “Introduction to Zen Meditation Class” is a prerequisite for attending all onsite activities. If you have concerns about payments or any other questions, please contact Myoki at programsteward@zcla.org.


REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

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Roshi Ryodo entered formal studies at the Zen Center of Los Angeles in 1980, working directly with Charlotte Joko Beck and Genpo Merzel Roshi as well as Taizan Maezumi Roshi, the founding Abbot of ZCLA. He received Dharma Transmission from Roshi Egyoku Nakao, in 2007, empowerment as lay preceptor in 2015, and inka shomei in 2019.

Roshi Ryodo is the author of the Zen Mindfulness Cloudbook, an online manual for the Zen-rooted method of mindfulness he has been teaching since 2002. He led the Westchester Zen Circle from 2009-2020. He is the current president of the board of the White Plum Asanga, the peer group of teachers in the lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi, as well being a member of the American Zen Teachers Association and the Lay Zen Teachers Association.

 

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.