ZenistHazy Moon Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Danica Shoan Ankele·Zen
Six-day silent sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery with intensive zazen practice, chanting, formal meals, work practice, and dokusan. August 17–23, 2026.
About this retreat
Hazy Moon is a traditional six-day sesshin built around sustained zazen practice. Expect 7 to 10 hours of sitting daily, structured around chanting services, formal meals (oryoki), and work practice. The schedule is held in silence.
Private interviews with the teacher (dokusan) are part of the retreat. The center has not yet published the teacher's name, the daily schedule breakdown, or lodging and meal details. Contact Zen Mountain Monastery directly for information on accommodations, what to bring, and experience requirements.
Originally listed on Zen Mountain Monastery's website.
Full details from Zen Mountain Monastery
An intensive six-day Zen retreat characterized by silence and deep introspection. The schedule includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen daily, chanting services, formal meals, work practice, and private interviews with the teacher.
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