SEICHU
Formal Zen practice at a residential center traditionally includes, twice a year, a three month period of concentrated daily practice called “Seichu”, involving morning and evening practice, work periods during the day and occasional extended retreats. Between Seichu periods, people return to life in the wider community.
Upper Valley Zen Center does not offer formal residential practice, but, with a nod to tradition, we hold our lay version of Seichu, Spring and Fall, a 10 week commitment to “Practice, Study and Community” (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha). Participants are invited to make their own commitment with opportunity to share it with others at the start of Secihu.
Seichu Commitment
Practice is commitment to sitting practice; which may include practice at home, participation in group sessions, retreats, and ‘dokusan’ (personal guidance from Gendo). Retreat Costs : $75/day for students and members ($30/month or more). $100/day for others. (None excluded for inability to pay.)
Study is commitment to attend a weekly study group, Thursday nights, 7 to 8:30 pm. This fall we will spend ten weeks studying the “Diamond Sutra,” with guidance from guest Zen teachers joining us on Zoom. Costs support the Zen Center and our guest teachers: Students and Members ($30/month or more), $75; others, $150. (None excluded for inability to pay.)
Community is commitment to serve the Zen community and/or the wider community. Opportunities include Zen Center work-days, learning the roles involved in leading practice, service on our Board or its committees, and/or joining a local community service project.
Upper Valley Zen Center does not offer formal residential practice, but, with a nod to tradition, we hold our lay version of Seichu, Spring and Fall, a 10 week commitment to “Practice, Study and Community” (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha). Participants are invited to make their own commitment with opportunity to share it with others at the start of Secihu.
Seichu Commitment
Practice is commitment to sitting practice; which may include practice at home, participation in group sessions, retreats, and ‘dokusan’ (personal guidance from Gendo). Retreat Costs : $75/day for students and members ($30/month or more). $100/day for others. (None excluded for inability to pay.)
Study is commitment to attend a weekly study group, Thursday nights, 7 to 8:30 pm. This fall we will spend ten weeks studying the “Diamond Sutra,” with guidance from guest Zen teachers joining us on Zoom. Costs support the Zen Center and our guest teachers: Students and Members ($30/month or more), $75; others, $150. (None excluded for inability to pay.)
Community is commitment to serve the Zen community and/or the wider community. Opportunities include Zen Center work-days, learning the roles involved in leading practice, service on our Board or its committees, and/or joining a local community service project.