Study Month

The Study Month is designed for practitioners who are interested in experiencing an intensive monastic practice schedule and an in-depth exploration of Zen Buddhist teachings. The Study Month will begin with the Monastic Seminar taught by Baker-roshi. Students who are interested may also apply for the Rohatsu Sesshin which immediately follows the Study Month. Please contact us if you are interested in applying for both.

Study Month
November 2 – November 30, 2012
“The Bodhisattva Ideal”
with Koyo Welch-roshi and Zenki Christian Dillo

Monastic Seminar
November 2 – November 7, 2012
“The Six Paramitas”
with Zentatsu Baker-roshi

General Information
The schedule includes 4-5 periods of daily Zazen, formal dharma talks in the Zendo, group discussions, a daily period for individual study of texts, and work. We encourage you to participate in the whole Study Month. Short-term participation can be negotiated individually. All meals are eaten oryoki style. We ask that returning practitioners bring their own oryoki set. (Oryoki sets can be purchased at CMZC.)

Teachers
Koyo Welch-roshi and Zenki Christian Dillo will co-lead the Study Month giving formal dharma talks in the Zendo and leading seminar group discussions. Individual interviews with the teachers can be arranged.

Registration
Please use our registration form. If you don’t have an established relationship with the Dharma Sangha, we will contact you to arrange an interview and to clarify futher details of your application.

Study Month Fee
$1,000 for room and board. It is customary to make an additional teaching donation.