Rohatsu Sesshin 2025

An 8-day meditation retreat
(Available via Zoom with some limited on-site participation available)

Friday, December 5 (eve.) – Saturday, December 13
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by TBD

“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. The schedule includes zazen, chanting, Face-to-Face meetings with TBD, dharma talks and time for work and rest. 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.

No applications will be accepted after sesshin begins.

Click here to view tentative schedule.

In-person Participants:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

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:

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

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

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 @ 9AM

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

EMAIL TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL GO OUT THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5.

*Non-members and new members: Attending an in-person “Introduction to Zen Meditation Class” 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 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.

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