'Entering the Gate' 1-Day Sitting - ON SITE (Day Practice / No Overnight)

This retreat is an introduction to Zen training and an opportunity for beginners and experienced sitters to plunge into the heart of Zen practice. Retreatants will experience a moderate schedule of zazen (eight periods of sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), samu (work practice), oryoki (formal meals) and sutra chanting - good for both beginners and experienced sitters. Please wear warm, loose, and subdued clothing for zazen.

Day practice option does not include an overnight stay. Come in before any zazen period and close with us with tea & cookies at 5:00pm. Please let us know what time you plan to join. View Schedule