RETREATS 2022
RETREATS are an opportunity to deepen practice, immersion in a discipline beyond what shorter periods offer.
MAY 20-22. This three day retreat, in-person and on Zoom, marks the end of our "Virtual Seichu,' ten weeks devoted to "practice, study, community," open to all seichu participants at no cost beyond their seichu contribution. All others are welcome with a contribution of $75 to join on Zoom and $150 in person, lunch and dinner provided.
TO REGISTER or ask to a question: click here.
TO PAY: click here.
DAILY SCHEDULE with possible minor changes.
7:45 Arrive (On Zoom and in-person) having had breakfast.
8:00 Tea (On Zoom: Bring your own, coffee if you wish)
8:10 Chanting (On Zoom: the words will be displayed on your Zoom screen)
8:40 Zazen
9:30 Shitami Zen (quiet sitting while reading a text). (On Zoom: text will
come up your Zoom screen. )
9:50 Kinhin (walking meditation). (On Zoom: walking wherever you like and/or bathroom
break, maintaining silence.)
10:00 Dharma Talk
10:45 Zazen
11:05 Kinhin
11:15 Zazen/Dokusan (personal teacher meeting to talk
about your own practice. Others remain sitting, with breaks after
25 minutes.) (On Zoom: we will use 'breakout rooms.')
12:15 Lunch (On Zoom: on your own. Timing may vary depending on how
long Dokusan requires.)
12:45 Work Period (On Zoom: wash the dishes, stoke the fire etc.,
in your own home.)
1:00 Break (maintaining silence.)
1:20 Tea (your own on Zoom)
1:30 Chanting
1:50 Kinhin
2:00 Dharma talk or discussion period
2:30 Zazen
2:50 Kinhin
3:00 Zazen/Dokusan
4:00 Kinhin
4:15 Zazen
5:45 Dinner
6:30 Kyodo (Walking/chanting)
6;45 Zazen
7:45 Dokusan
8:15 Closing
8:30 End
MAY 20-22. This three day retreat, in-person and on Zoom, marks the end of our "Virtual Seichu,' ten weeks devoted to "practice, study, community," open to all seichu participants at no cost beyond their seichu contribution. All others are welcome with a contribution of $75 to join on Zoom and $150 in person, lunch and dinner provided.
TO REGISTER or ask to a question: click here.
TO PAY: click here.
DAILY SCHEDULE with possible minor changes.
7:45 Arrive (On Zoom and in-person) having had breakfast.
8:00 Tea (On Zoom: Bring your own, coffee if you wish)
8:10 Chanting (On Zoom: the words will be displayed on your Zoom screen)
8:40 Zazen
9:30 Shitami Zen (quiet sitting while reading a text). (On Zoom: text will
come up your Zoom screen. )
9:50 Kinhin (walking meditation). (On Zoom: walking wherever you like and/or bathroom
break, maintaining silence.)
10:00 Dharma Talk
10:45 Zazen
11:05 Kinhin
11:15 Zazen/Dokusan (personal teacher meeting to talk
about your own practice. Others remain sitting, with breaks after
25 minutes.) (On Zoom: we will use 'breakout rooms.')
12:15 Lunch (On Zoom: on your own. Timing may vary depending on how
long Dokusan requires.)
12:45 Work Period (On Zoom: wash the dishes, stoke the fire etc.,
in your own home.)
1:00 Break (maintaining silence.)
1:20 Tea (your own on Zoom)
1:30 Chanting
1:50 Kinhin
2:00 Dharma talk or discussion period
2:30 Zazen
2:50 Kinhin
3:00 Zazen/Dokusan
4:00 Kinhin
4:15 Zazen
5:45 Dinner
6:30 Kyodo (Walking/chanting)
6;45 Zazen
7:45 Dokusan
8:15 Closing
8:30 End
TEXT, May 20-22
From "Huineng's Commentary on theDiamond Sutra"