New Year's Eve Ceremony and Celebration

Great Vow marks the calendar turn with a full overnight event centered on transition—letting go of the old year and setting intention for the new one. The schedule moves through guided meditation and a fire ceremony (a physical act of release), renewal of the Buddhist precepts, and ends with silent zazen accompanied by 108 bell strokes at midnight.

This is a residential overnight, so you'll stay at the monastery. Snacks are provided. The center has not published the full daily schedule, lodging details, or whether this retreat is open to newcomers or by application; contact Great Vow directly for those details.