While we cautiously begin opening to limited in-person practice, we continue our online teachings, meetings and sittings every day. Read our full Covid Protocols here.
Spending one or more days immersed in Zen practice in the middle of the city is a rare and precious opportunity. These intense, silent meditation days help deepen one’s zazen experience and help prepare for 5 to 7-day sesshin at Dai Bosatsu Zendo.
All Day Sits are typically held on Saturdays; the program will include zazen, chanting, and a formal meal eaten in traditional monastic style. Special talks, readings, and Dharma talks by guest teachers may also be given. Please see our calendar for dates and fees.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
7:30 Doors open
8:00 Morning Service
Sarei (formal tea)
Zazen
Practice interviews
12:00-1:20 Lunch, Break
1:20 Shinrei
Sarei
Zazen
Dharma Talk
Zazen
5:00 Closing
5:00 – 6:00 Informal tea and temple cleaning
Weekend sesshin begin at 6 Friday evening and end at 6 Sunday evening. The schedule is similar to the all day sit schedule, with the addition of an opening ceremony and sitting Friday evening, sitting Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and sitting Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.