ZenistFounding Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Ron Hogen Green, Danica Shoan Ankele·Soto Zen
Six-day residential sesshin at Fire Lotus Temple, the NYC center of the Zen Mountain Monastery lineage. Silent retreat with zazen, chanting, formal meals, work practice, and dokusan with the teacher.
About this retreat
The Founding Sesshin is a traditional six-day residential retreat held in silence. Expect 7–10 hours daily of zazen (sitting meditation), along with chanting services, formal meals (oryoki), work practice, and teacher talks. Private dokusan (meetings with the teacher) are available.
This retreat follows the Soto Zen lineage of Zen Mountain Monastery. The center has not yet published the teacher's name, daily schedule details, or lodging information. Contact Fire Lotus Temple directly for specifics on accommodations, meal arrangements, and what to bring.
Originally listed on Zen Center of New York City/Fire Lotus Temple's website.
Full details from Zen Center of New York City/Fire Lotus Temple
An intensive six-day residential Zen retreat characterized by silence and deep introspection, featuring 7-10 hours daily of zazen, chanting services, formal meals, work practice, and teacher talks with opportunities for private guidance.
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