All-day silent retreat (zazenkai)

All-day silent retreat (zazenkai) is an opportunity for Zen practitioners to deepen their practice by meditating for an extended period of time over a whole day. There is walking meditation in between the seated sessions, as well as brief chanting and a dharma talk by one of our teachers. Daisan, a private meeting with a teacher, is optional for all who attend, whether a member or not.

Non-members and those who don't ordinarily sit with use are welcome. However, there is no Introduction to Zen component at our zazenkai; those who attend need to have some previous Zen meditation experience. If you are not sure about your readiness, please call or email us.

Zazenkai dates 2024-2025:
September 14,  October 12, January 18, March 8, May 3

Time: 9 am–5:30 pm

Cost: $25 for members; $50 for non-members 

Advance registration required:

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Schedule

8:15 am: Sign in (coffee/tea available)

9:00 am: Opening Words of Encouragement, 3 periods of zazen/kin-hin (walking meditation)

10:35 am: Break

11:00 am: Dharma Talk, 2 periods of zazen/kin-hin, Sutra chanting

12:45 pm: Lunch/rest in zendo if you wish (please bring your lunch)

2:00 pm: 3 periods of zazen/kin-hin

3:35 pm: Break

4:00 pm: 2 periods zazen, Closing chants /Short Work Practice

5:30 pm: Close