Founding Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery's Founding Sesshin is a traditional six-day residential retreat in the Soto Zen lineage. The daily schedule centers on extended zazen practice—seven to ten hours per day—woven with chanting services, formal silent meals (oryoki), and work practice. Dokusan (private meetings with teachers) are part of the retreat structure, though the center has not yet published the specific schedule or how many interviews are offered.

The retreat is held in noble silence, a practice that extends through meals and daily activities. The calendar description indicates this is an established sesshin format; for specifics on lodging, what work practice entails, wake times, or what to bring, contact the center directly.