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Sesshins

Sesshin means to collect the heart/mind. We spend 3, 5, or 7 days meditating, eating, and working in silence, devoting every aspect of the day to the realization of the Buddha Way. All sesshin meals are served and taken in the traditional oryoki style.

Sesshin always begins with an orientation the evening before at 7:30 pm in the Buddha Hall near the entrance to 300 Page Street. There is also an oryoki instruction and refresher training offered the evening before at 5:00 pm; to sign up, call 415.863.3136 or email. (If you would like to stay for dinner that evening, dinner is at 6:30 pm; cost is by donation.)

2010 (See "Calendar" for more details):
Friday, June 18 - Sunday, June 20, 2010 (3-day)
Sunday, November 28 - Saturday, December 4, 2010 (7-day)
 

Seven-Day Rohatsu Sesshin 2010
Sunday, November 28 - Saturday, December 4
Abbot Ryushin Paul Haller and Shisan Victoria Austin

Sesshin means to collect the heart-mind. This traditional Soto Zen meditation retreat includes oryoki meals, daily Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers. The seven-day rohatsu sesshin commemorates Buddha's enlightenment and closes the Fall Practice Period.



Saturday Introductory Afternoon
October 30
1:30 pm - 5 pm

This half-day course is ideal for those who have attended the Saturday morning meditation instruction and wish to learn more about the details of practice at City Center.



Sunday Beginners' Sitting
TBA for 2011
Sunday, 9 am - 4:30 pm

This sitting is for new students and those who wish to participate in a gentler schedule.



Saturday One-day Sittings
September 25
October 16
November 13

Begins at 5:40 am

One-day sittings offer traditional Soto Zen all-day meditation practice. Formal oryoki meals are served in the zendo.




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