Rohatsu is held each year at Zen Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout the world. This eight-day intensive sesshin commemorates the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha who vowed not to rise from beneath the Bodhi tree until he achieved true awakening. Motivated by his dedication, Rohatsu is an unsurpassable opportunity for deep practice and realization.

Led by Chigan Roshi, Rohatsu begins the evening of November 30 and concludes on the morning of December 8 with Jodo-E (Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony). Each day, scheduled sittings extend farther and farther into the night. Each evening we will hear Hakuin Zenji’s “Rohatsu Exhortations.” Chigan Roshi, Shinge Roshi and Hokuto Osho will give teisho and offer dokusan. For more details and the typical sesshin schedule, please visit the Dai Bosatsu Zendo Sesshin page.

The fee is $525 for Supporting Members  and $600 for nonmembers. Note that the Member price is for Members only – please consider becoming a Supporting Member of ZSS. If this will be your first sesshin, or you have any questions, please email office@daibosatsu.org before registering. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact office@daibosatsu.org for support. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

Join us at this sesshin commemorating the life and teaching of Soen Shaku, the first Rinzai Zen master to bring Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings to the West. Sesshin will be led by Hokuto Osho, and will include zazen, morning service, chanting, sarei, teisho, and dokusan. Formal jihatsu meals will be served.

Full-time participation is encouraged; part-time attendance will be considered as space allows. If you have any questions, or if this will be your first sesshin, please email office@newyorkzendo.org before registering. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

The fee for sesshin is $150 for Zen Studies Society Supporting Members and $175 for non-members. Please consider becoming a Supporting Member of ZSS.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds, contact office@newyorkzendo.org for support. 

Join Chigan Roshi and the sangha at New York Zendo Shobo-ji to commemorate the founding of our temple. Established on September 15, 1968 by Soen Nakagawa Roshi and Eido Shimano Roshi, New York Zendo Shobo-ji was one of the first Rinzai Zen practice centers in the United States. For over half a century we have continued to offer authentic Rinzai Zen training amid the bustle of life in Manhattan. Sesshin will include zazen, morning service, chanting, sarei, teisho and dokusan. Formal jihatsu meals will be served.

Full-time participation is encouraged; part-time attendance will be considered as space allows. If you have any questions, or if this will be your first sesshin, please email office@newyorkzendo.org before registering.

The fee for sesshin is $150 for Zen Studies Society Supporting Members and $175 for non-members. Note that the Member price is for Members only – please consider becoming a Supporting Member of ZSS. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact office@newyorkzendo.org for support. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

This sesshin, led by Chigan Roshi, commemorates the life and legacy of Soen Nakagawa Roshi. Soen Roshi’s commitment to transmitting the Dharma to the West and his unique spirit and style of Zen practice have influenced the spiritual path of countless Zen students. Sesshin will include zazen, morning service, chanting, sarei (formal tea), teisho (Dharma talks) and dokusan (Dharma interviews), and formal jihatsu meals will be served.

The sesshin fee is $150 for Supporting Members and $175 for nonmembers. Please consider becoming a Supporting Member.

Full-time participation is encouraged; part-time attendance will be considered as space allows.  If you have any questions, or if this will be your first sesshin, please email the NYZ office at office@newyorkzendo.org before registering.   No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact office@newyorkzendo.org for support. ZSS Health Protocols apply.