One-Day Meditation Retreat at Kannon Do led by Norman
with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
One-day sitting at Kannon Do in Mountain View, California, led by Zoketsu Norman Fischer: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. The day is framed as a day of mindfulness — attention to breathing, walking, eating, and the workings of the mind. The Everyday Zen Foundation lists this as a partner program; schedule, fee, and registration details are on Kannon Do's event page.
About this retreat
Kannon Do in Mountain View, California (1972 Rock St) hosts Zoketsu Norman Fischer for a one-day sitting on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A one-day sitting is what the name suggests: meditation practice for a single day rather than an overnight retreat. Kannon Do is the organizer; the event appears on the Everyday Zen Foundation's calendar under Partner Programs, which is why the Everyday Zen listing carries only the bare description.
The description frames the day as a "day of mindfulness" — attention turned to the ordinary activities that sustain a life: breathing, walking, eating, and watching how the mind works. That is the full extent of what's published. The listing names no schedule — no sitting periods, talks, or meal times — and does not state whether the day is held in silence or who it is open to. Kannon Do's own event page is the place to check for the full picture before registering.
Registration and cost are handled entirely by Kannon Do. The Everyday Zen page links to Kannon Do's registration page but lists no fee, so contact Kannon Do directly for pricing and other practical details.
Schedules can change — confirm details on Everyday Zen Foundation's website.
Full details from Everyday Zen Foundation
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For More Information
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]This retreat takes place at Kannondo.
For details and registration, please visit the Kannondo event page:
One-Day Meditation Retreat led by Zoketsu Norman Fischer
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