Spring Kessei (Zen training period) at Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji starts March 30, offering an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice as spring unfolds on the mountain. Apply now to join the community for a period of one to three months or longer. The DBZ kessei experience has profoundly inspired countless Zen students over the years. The vibrant daily practice and monthly sesshin (intensive Zen retreats) are guided by our Zen teachers, Shinge Roshi, Chigan Roshi and Hokuto Sensei, and senior monastics. Need-based residential scholarships are available for sincere students. Attendance at the opening ceremony is limited to kessei students. Learn more and sign up here
To sign up, click on the event name on the appropriate date and go to the full description, then use the sign-up button.