Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is
recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in
experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before
dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen,
chanting services, formal silent meals in the zendo (Oryoki),
work practice and talks by Seijaku Roshi and senior Monks.
Sesshin is
an opportunity to receive personal guidance in private
interviews with Roshi, draw from the tremendous strength of
people practicing together and experience the deep stillness
that lies within each one of us.
Because sesshin is
a very intensive retreat, those wishing to attend should first
complete an Introduction Class during the year prior to
O-Rohatsu. ORohatsu Sesshin may be joined in progress, some as
late as Friday evening.
The Seven-Day O-Rohatsu sesshin commemorates
Buddha's Enlightenment and is an annual opportunity for the
serious student of meditation and authentic spiritual
practitioner
to grow with other like-minded and devoted persons.
The sesshin will begin with an orientation on Monday December
6,
2010 at 7:00 pm. Oryoki instruction and Zendo Etiquette
will be offered.
(No matter what level you choose to participate in this
sesshin, you are required to attend Orientation and Opening
Ceremonies on December 6th.)
Tuition (includes meals and lodging and overnight stay
which is recommended but optional):
(7 Days) $275 non-members; $150 current members.
(Friday-Sunday)
$225 non-members. $125 current members.
$45 per day Monday-Friday (daily participants includes meals).
$5 Evenings Only.
How to Register:
Please
609.268.9151 for information and to register.
If this is your
first sesshin at Pine Wind, please contact the Inji (Attendant
to the Roshi) at 609.268.9151 prior to registering.
A limited number of reduced rates and scholarships are
available.
Daily Schedule
December 6th
* Arrival
7:00 PM
Orientation
7:30 PM
Opening Ceremony
Evening Bell
December
7th - December 11th
5:00 am
Wake up bell
6:00 am Zazen
6:30 am Morning Service
7:00 am Informal Morning Meal
8:00 am Zazen
11:30 am Break
12:30 pm Informal Midday Meal
1:30 pm Caretaker Practice
3:00 pm Zendo Bell
3:30 pm Zazen
6:00 pm Break
6:30 pm Evening Meal (Oryoki) in Dharma Hall
7:30 pm Zazen
9:30 pm Tea
Closing Chants/Evening Bell
December 12th
6:00
am Wake up bell
7:00 am Zazen
7:30 am Morning Meal (Oryoki) in
Dharma Hall
8:00 am Morning Service / Teisho
Zazen
12:00 pm Informal Midday Meal
1:30 pm
Jukai Ceremony
Tokudo (Ordination Ceremony)
Closing
Ceremonies
* All
participants must attend Orientation and the Opening
Ceremony Thursday evening December 10th at 7:00 PM.
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