Sesshin

Sesshin means to gather the mind. Sesshin is a traditional seven-day meditation intensive. It includes sitting and walking meditation, oryoki meals, daily Dharma talks, and private interviews with the teacher.

Each year we hold two traditional seven-day Sesshins at Crestone Mountain Zen Center:

• Rohatsu Sesshin: November 30 – December 8.
  The Rohatsu Sesshin commemorates Buddha’s enlightenment. It is practiced throughout the Zen world.

• Sesshin during Practice Period: March 31- April 8.
  This Sesshin ends on Buddha’s birthday and occurs just before the closing ceremonies of the annual 90-day winter Practice Period. It is open to all approved Sesshin students.

Sesshin Information
Generally speaking, Sesshins are for practitioners who have already established an ongoing practice relationship with the Dharma Sangha. If you are new to Sesshin practice, please use our registration form and we will contact you to arrange an interview.

All meals during Sesshin will be eaten oryoki style. We ask that returning practitioners bring their own oryoki set. (Oryoki sets can be purchased at CMZC.) Arrival: 5-6 PM, departure 11 AM after brunch.

Sesshin Fee
$550 for room and board. It is customary to make an additional teaching donation. For Sesshin registrations received 10 days before the event we offer a $30 discount.

The next two Sesshins at Crestone Mountain Zen Center:

March 31 – April 8, 2012
Sesshin during Practice Period
with Zentatsu Baker-roshi
Register

November 30 – December 8, 2012
Rohatsu Sesshin
with Zentatsu Baker-roshi
Register