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The Miracle of Rohatsu Sesshin
December 13th - December 15th

Rohatsu Sesshin is an annual event traditionally held in Zen Monasteries and Practice Centers throughout the world around the 8th of December to mark the enlightenment of the historical Buddha. It is a powerful event, a gathering of Monks, Teachers, Students, Community and Dharma Friends who are dedicated to awakening and realizing The Way of Loving-Kindness, Compassion and Wisdom. This Sesshin (retreat) is in silence with periods of sitting and walking meditation, chanting, teachings, and free time for reflection.  Sesshin provides a powerful, peaceful, and inspirational environment supporting the unification of body and mind, and community.

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Rohatsu Sesshin is a wonderful experience of coming together with others, joined in a collective effort to bring healing and transformation to their lives and to the world. We welcome everyone to sit in sacred silence with the Monks and Sangha of Jizo-an Zen Community. Rohatsu Sesshin will be held at Murray Grove Retreat Center, Lanoka Harbor, Ocean County, NJ 08734. The retreat center is located on 20 acres nestled in the Pine Barrens adjacent to the 200-acre Edwin B. Fortsythe Wildlife Refuge.

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​Rohatsu Sesshin begins Friday morning, December 13th through Sunday, December 15th.

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The Sesshin begins Friday morning, December 13th and continues through Sunday afternoon, December 15th It will be held both in-person and online, with silent meditation, followed by a commemoration, reflection, and closing ceremony. In order to experience the magic of this sesshin, the monks strongly encourage participation in the full sesshin.  However, if this is not possible, we encourage participation to the maximum extent practical.

 

Details regarding lodging, registration and schedule will be provided shortly.

 

Rohatsu Schedule:

December 13th & 14th:  9 AM - 9 PM In-person and Online

December 15th:   9 AM - 2 P.M In-person and Online

 

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