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Practice Period at Hokyoji

Led by Joen and Michael O’Neal and Hokyoji Guiding Teacher Dokai Georgesen, this practice period offers participants an opportunity to deepen their Zen practice in a variety of forms over the course of seven days.

The practice will include sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, study time, yoga and mindful movement, deep relaxation, vegetarian meals, work practice, and Dharma discussion. There will be opportunities for individual meetings with teachers.

This is a wonderful practice opportunity.

Fee includes lodging, meals, and program expenses.

Seven-day practice period:
Monday, Aug. 28, 5:00 P.M.–Monday, Sept. 4, 2:00 P.M.
 
Weekend only:
Friday, Sept. 1, 5:00 P.M.–Monday, Sept. 4, 2:00 P.M.

Location:
Southeastern Minnesota, near New Albin, Iowa
 
Fee:
$80/night (members $70/night)

Registration
Enter the appropriate amount under Program Fees: Retreats

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Weekend Sesshin schedule:
(Weekday practice period schedule is somewhat more open)

5:30 am Wake up
6:00 am Zazen
6:30 am Kinhin
6:40 am Zazen
7:10 am Morning Service
7:30 am Oryoki Breakfast
8:15 am Dishes/Soji


11:00 am Zazen
11:40 am Noon Service
12:00 pm Oryoki Lunch
12:45 pm Dishes/Soji

 

2:15 pm Work Period
3:15 pm Tea/Showers
4:00 pm Zazen
4:35 pm Kinhin
4:45 pm Zazen
5:20 pm Evening Service
6:00 pm Oryoki Supper
6:15 pm Dishes/Soji

7:00 pm Zazen
7:30 pm Kinhin
7:45 pm Dharma Talk
8:45 pm Closing Chant

 

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