Summer Solstice Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery's Summer Solstice Sesshin is a traditional six-day intensive. The schedule runs from June 22–28, 2026, and combines the core practices of Zen training: zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), chanting services, formal meals eaten in silence (oryoki), and work practice (samu). The structure supports the deep focus that a sesshin demands.

Teacher guidance comes through private interviews (dokusan), though the center has not yet published which teacher will lead this particular retreat. Expect seven to ten hours of daily zazen—a substantial practice period that requires physical and mental stamina.

The center has not yet published details about lodging, meals, what's included in the retreat fee, or eligibility requirements. Contact Zen Mountain Monastery directly for information on residential or commuter participation, what to bring, and whether prior sitting experience is expected.