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Rohatsu Sesshin – Opening Evening Program (Online)

December 1 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Rohatsu means the 8th day of the 12th month, which is the traditional day for celebrating Buddha’s enlightenment. Sesshin means ‘to gather the mind.’ As the darkest days of the year approach, we sit together with the principle of awakening, fully opening to the ‘wisdom beyond wisdom’ that becomes bright in sitting meditation.

The initial days of this week-long retreat will be offered online, sitting morning and evenings. beginning Sunday evening Dec. 1. On Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7, we will sit all day at the Dharma Center, including into the evening. We will end with a half-day on the 8rd, the traditional day to celebrate Buddha’s awakening. The in-person days will include Oryoki meals, the traditional three-bowl Zen style of eating. There will be Dharma talks on days 6,7, and 8. For more information or to request a reduced fee or scholarship, please contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org.

Note that this retreat is intended for experienced practitioners. Participants should have a regular sitting practice and have attended several one-day retreats. There will be instruction in Oryoki meal practice for those not familiar with it.

Register for week-long program on Eventbrite
Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule

Sunday Schedule:

7:30 pm Welcome and Orientation
8:00 pm Zazen
8:30 pm Refuges  (PDF)

For more information or to request a reduced fee or scholarship, please contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org

Details

Date:
December 1
Time:
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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Venue

Sacramento Dharma Center
3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
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Organizer

Valley Streams Zen Sangha
Phone
916-456-7752
Email
info@valleystreamszen.org
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