ZenistWeekend Sesshin - Spring Ango Opening
Zen
Three-day silent sesshin opening the spring ango (training period) at Zen Mountain Monastery. Seven to ten hours of zazen daily, chanting, formal meals, work practice, and teacher talks, with dokusan (private interviews) included.
About this retreat
This weekend sesshin marks the opening of Zen Mountain Monastery's spring ango, a traditional three-month intensive training period. The retreat follows a classical sesshin structure: seven to ten hours of zazen daily, punctuated by chanting services, work practice, and meals taken in silence. You'll meet with the teacher for dokusan, one-on-one guidance in Zen practice.
The center has not yet published the specific daily schedule, what lodging is available, or which teacher will lead this sesshin. Contact Zen Mountain Monastery directly for those details.
Schedules can change — confirm details on Zen Mountain Monastery's website.
Full details from Zen Mountain Monastery
An intensive Zen retreat characterized by silence and deep introspection. The schedule includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen daily, chanting services, formal silent meals, silent work practice, and talks by teachers. Participants receive personal guidance through private interviews with the teacher and experience the strength of practicing together.
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