Rohatsu Intensive

Rohatsu is the early-December observance of the Buddha's awakening in Zen tradition, and the intensive retreat periods many centers hold around that date. This one runs December 4–11, 2026 at appamada, in person. Per the calendar description, the week is built around zazen (seated meditation), teaching, and the support of the sangha — the practice community — with the stated aim of celebrating the awakening itself.

The description is explicit that the retreat is open to both longtime practitioners and those newer to Zen practice. That, plus the dates and the in-person format, is the extent of what appamada has published so far.

Not yet announced

• Leading teacher
• Daily schedule — nothing published about sitting periods, meal times, or rest periods
• Lodging — "in person" doesn't indicate whether overnight stay is part of the format
• Pricing

Check appamada's signup page as the date approaches, or contact the center directly, for those details.