Half Day Sesshin

A half-day sesshin is a compressed format — typically three to four hours of practice rather than the multi-day intensive standard at many centers. This one combines sitting periods with a lay ordination ceremony, making it both a practice day and a milestone event for those formally committing to the Buddhist path.

The schedule will likely include zazen (silent sitting), kinhin (walking meditation), and a dharma talk, with the ordination ceremony and reception bookending the practice. It's an accessible entry point if you're curious about sesshin structure without the commitment of a weekend or longer retreat, and a meaningful occasion if you're taking lay vows.