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Seven-Day Rohatsu Sesshin 2013, CC 12/1-7

Sunday, December 1 - Saturday, December 7
led by Abbess Kiku Christina Lehnherr

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, November 30:  Evening orientation for sesshin
  • Oryoki instruction at 5:00pm
  • Dinner at 6:00pm
  • Orientation for all participants 7:30pm
Meals are included in the cost of sesshin. However, to receive your meals, you will need an oryoki set. You may bring your own or rent an oryoki set for the duration of sesshin. If you would like to rent oryoki please add the rent oryoki set fee to your reservation. To purchase your own oryoki set, contact the City Center Ino by email.

Fees: $420; $378 current members; $336 limited income.

Optional overnight accommodations: $25, shared room; contact the shika (guest manager) at or call 415.354.0395.

Deadline for applying: Monday, November 25

Registration

To Register: Use the Ticket Table below [available soon] for fees. Or call our toll free number 888.743.9362 or local number 415.475.9362.

If this is your first sesshin at City Center, please contact the ino (head of meditation hall) at 415.354.0391 or by email prior to registering.