Just Summer Sesshin 2024

A 6-day meditation retreat
(Zoom & In-person)

Sunday, July 21 (eve.) – Saturday, July 27
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith

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, 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 Just Summer Sesshin will be led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith.
Part time and full-time participation is welcomed. 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. No applications will be admitted after sesshin has started. 
Click here to view schedule.

 

In-person participants:
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 17.
$25 fee will be charged for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

Supporting & Practicing Members: $50/day – $300 full-time commuters & residents; $480 full-time w/housing; $505 full-time w/housing & oryoki rental
Affiliate Members: $55/day – $330 full-time commuters & residents; $510 full-time w/housing; $535 full-time w/housing & oryoki rental
Corresponding Members: $60/day – $360 full-time commuters & residents; $540 full-time w/housing; $5655 full-time w/housing & oryoki rental

Non-Members: $85/day – $510 full-time commuters; $690 full-time w/housing; $715 full-time w/housing & oryoki rental

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.

 

 

Zoom Participants:
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SUNDAY, JULY 21 @ 9 a.m.

Members: $40/Day; $240/Fulltime

Non-Members: $60/Day; $360/Fulltime

 

 

EMAIL TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL GO OUT THE MORNING OF SUNDAY, JULY 21.

 

 

(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: 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 linens. There are a limited supply of at-home Covid tests available 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.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

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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 on April 10, 2022