Desert Zen Center's
Retreat Schedule
(revised - please note changes for September & October)
September
Saturday, the 11th
Day at the Temple*
October
Fri-Sun, the 8th, 9th & 10th
Weekend Retreat / Sesshin**
November
Saturday, the 13th
Teaching Retreat*** / Day at the Temple
"Meditation Techniques"
December
Fri-Sun, the 10th, 11th & 12th
Weekend Retreat / Sesshin**
Celebrating
Bodhi Day / Buddha's Enlightenment Day
(December 8)
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* Day at the Temple retreats are designed to provide the experience of Temple life, and space for us to dive deeply into the practice for one day. The 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. day includes zazen (sitting) and kinhin (walking) meditation, a formal vegetarian lunch, Dharma talk by Roshi, and an
ending ceremony.
** Sesshin: retreats focusing on meditation: zazen, kinhin, samu (working meditation) and mindfulness throughout the day and night, including chanting services. There is little or no group teaching, as in Dharma talks, but there is opportunity for dokusan (formal individual interview) with the Master. Plan to stay at DZC Friday and Saturday nights; formal vegetarian meals are included. Sesshin ends on Sunday after our regular Service.
*** Teaching Retreats are similar to Sesshin but replace several periods of zazen with Dharma teaching. This November, Roshi will focus on "Meditation Techniques."
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August 29th, 10 am
Vulan/Ullambana Celebration & Memorial Service
Ceremonies of Mind Seal Transmission & Giving the Precepts
Potluck Luncheon & Entertainment |
