SEICHU
Formal Zen practice traditionally includes two annual intensive practice periods called “Seichu”, commitment to "Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha." At Upper Valley Zen, Seichu is commitment, Spring and Fall, to “Practice, Study and Community.” .
Thursday, October 8, 7 pm, marks the start of Fall Seichu, 2026, Seichu starts with an invitation to consider your own commitment and share it with others. Below are some thoughts of what commitment might look like. Join us Thursday, in person or on Zoom. If you can't make it, feel free to write out your own commitment, and, if you care to share it, reply to contact us.
Seichu Commitment
1) Practice. Commit to a schedule, on your own or with others, virtual or in person, at the Zen Center or at home. You are welcome to join retreats (details here) both day-long and in December a &day retreat, Dec. 4-10. For questions or to signup, contact us.
2) Study. Commit to study on your own, or with others. And/or join weekly Zen Center study sessions, Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 pm, led by a Zen Center teacher or invited guests. This fall our text is "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind", a classic, but full of surprises.
3) Community. Commit to learn the forms and help organize practice at the Zen Center, and/or contribute in some way to your local community.
Seichu Schedule
During Fall Seichu , 2026, we will study "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind", by Shunryu Suzuki. Study group meets Thursdays, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Advance reading of the text is recommended.
Our study is guided by local and guest Zen teachers joining us via Zoom or in-person. A schedule and teacher bios are published below. Please consider a donation in support of our teachers, $15 per seassion suggested ($120 for all eight).
Formal Zen practice traditionally includes two annual intensive practice periods called “Seichu”, commitment to "Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha." At Upper Valley Zen, Seichu is commitment, Spring and Fall, to “Practice, Study and Community.” .
Thursday, October 8, 7 pm, marks the start of Fall Seichu, 2026, Seichu starts with an invitation to consider your own commitment and share it with others. Below are some thoughts of what commitment might look like. Join us Thursday, in person or on Zoom. If you can't make it, feel free to write out your own commitment, and, if you care to share it, reply to contact us.
Seichu Commitment
1) Practice. Commit to a schedule, on your own or with others, virtual or in person, at the Zen Center or at home. You are welcome to join retreats (details here) both day-long and in December a &day retreat, Dec. 4-10. For questions or to signup, contact us.
2) Study. Commit to study on your own, or with others. And/or join weekly Zen Center study sessions, Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 pm, led by a Zen Center teacher or invited guests. This fall our text is "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind", a classic, but full of surprises.
3) Community. Commit to learn the forms and help organize practice at the Zen Center, and/or contribute in some way to your local community.
Seichu Schedule
During Fall Seichu , 2026, we will study "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind", by Shunryu Suzuki. Study group meets Thursdays, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Advance reading of the text is recommended.
Our study is guided by local and guest Zen teachers joining us via Zoom or in-person. A schedule and teacher bios are published below. Please consider a donation in support of our teachers, $15 per seassion suggested ($120 for all eight).
TEACHER BIOS
