Dharma Rain Zen Center - Summer Sesshin

Summer Zen Retreat

Genzo-e — Absorbing the Ocean

Enjoy the spaciousness of summer?
Would you like to delve deeper into that spaciousness?

Please join us July 24-29, 2012, as we explore the arising and vanishing of the elements of self within the context of an intensive formal retreat schedule. We can see the elements of our self more clearly when our intention is supported by wholesome community, schedule, and practices. This retreat will cultivate your relationship to meditation and challenge your conception of self using Dogen’s Shobogenzo fascicle “Kai-in Zanmai” (Ocean-Seal Samadhi).

Dawn and evening sittings are open for drop in (see schedule below). Part time registration is available; however, part-time retreatants must sign up for at least 6 meals (or weekend package). If you sign up for the entire retreat, you may come either Monday evening to the Dharma House or Tuesday morning to the Zendo. Please note on the registration form which you will do.

Pre-registration is required, and registration will be closed after Wednesday, July 18. If you have questions, contact the Center.

Summer Sesshin Schedule (Tuesday-Saturday)

4:30am   Wake-up bell
5-7:30am   Zazen
7:30am   Morning Service
8:00am   Temple cleaning
8:15am   Oryoki breakfast
9:15-10:45   Work Practice
11-12:30pm   Zazen
12:30pm   Victor’s Ceremony
12:45pm   Oryoki
2:30-5:15pm   Evening Service, Zazen
5:30pm   Oryoki
7-9pm
  Zazen (with encouragement talk)
9-9:30pm   Formal Tea and Vespers
10pm   Lights Out