From 5 am to 6 pm
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Saturday, May 4 (register by April 30), led by Jiryu Rutschman-Byler
Saturday, June 22 (register by June 18), led by TBA
July 20 (register by July 16), led by Jiryu Rutschman-Byler
September 21 (register by September 17), led by TBA
October 26 (register by October 22), led by Furyu Schroeder
November 16 (register by November 12), led by Furyu Schroeder
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Registration must be received by noon on the Tuesday before the sitting. For information about overnight accommodations, see “Fees” below. If you have not recently participated in a one-day sitting at San Francisco Zen Center, please contact the head of the meditation hall at ggfino@sfzc.org (preferred) or 415.354.0424 before you register.
One-day sittings at Green Gulch offer traditional Soto Zen all-day meditation practice. Formal oryoki meals are served in the zendo. Please be in the zendo by 4:50 am. Participants are welcome to stay for an informal dinner at 6 pm.
Recommended for newcomers: Sunday morning meditation instruction and Half-Day Introductory Sitting.
In order to understand the nature of our formal retreats, and to be clear about the details of the practice, please review a typical one-day sitting schedule, as well as our guidelines for zendo conduct. We ask those who attend one-day sittings to commit to following these guidelines and to participating in the schedule completely. If you have questions regarding the schedule or guidelines, please consult with the Head of the Meditation Hall, the Ino via email before completing your registration.
Please indicate the following when registering:
- Is this your first formal one-day sitting at Zen Center?
- Will you bring an oryoki set or will you need a tray for meals?
- Will you need to use a chair throughout the day?
Fees: $70, $63 members, $56 limited income. Some partial scholarships available; see About Registration, Scholarships and Cancellations.
(The zendo is sometimes available for sleeping the night before the one-day sitting. The night before is included in the fee for the one-day sitting. It may also be possible to stay the night after the sitting for an additional $20, if space is available. Inquire when you register. You will need to speak with the Ino and provide your own bedding.)
Registration: Use the Register Online button above for the date you wish to attend. Or please call the Green Gulch Farm main office at 415.383.3134 or the SFZC Reservations Office at 888.743.9362 or 415.475.9362. Or fill out this online form to have the Reservations Office contact you by phone or email to assist your registration. If you have not recently participated in a one-day sitting at San Francisco Zen Center, please contact the head of the meditation hall at ggfino@sfzc.org (preferred) or 415.354.0424 before you register.
Registration must be received by noon on the Tuesday before a Saturday sitting.