April Sesshin

April Sesshin runs April 12–18, 2027, at Great Vow Zen Monastery. The calendar describes it as a rigorous silent retreat whose practice is "serene illumination" — defined there as calm-abiding and insight cultivated as one, rather than as two separate stages of meditation. "Sesshin" is the standard Zen term for an intensive, multi-day period of concentrated practice, so the title signals the general shape of the event, but the center has not published a daily schedule — no wake times, sitting-period structure, or meal information is available yet.

This is explicitly not a retreat for beginners. The listing requires prior experience with weekend retreats or longer Zen retreats, which in practice means attendees are expected to already know how to sustain a multi-day silent schedule without an orientation to retreat basics. The description's word "rigorous" is doing real work — the center is stating its expectations up front rather than welcoming everyone.

Practical details are thin so far. No teacher is named, and nothing has been published about lodging, arrival, or what the single $80 listed price covers — whether it includes staying at the monastery or applies differently for different participants isn't stated. The retreat is listed as in-person. Check the signup page or contact the monastery directly before registering to confirm arrangements.