Rohatsu Sesshin
Rohatsu Sesshin:
Commemorating Buddha's Enlightenment
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7:00 P.M. – Tuesday, Dec. 8, 12:00 P.M.
A Rohatsu (“eighth day”) sesshin commemorates and reenacts the seven days of meditation culminating in the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha, traditionally celebrated on Dec. 8.
Held around the world, these special week-long sesshins offer a unique opportunity to touch the depth of human life, supporting and being supported by innumerable beings.
Please note that registration is required to participate in this sesshin. Registration ends Monday, November 23rd.
For those unable to attend the full sesshin, partial participation options are available for two to seven days.
A sesshin day begins with a practice meeting at 7:00 PM, and continues through 9:00 PM the following day, except on Tuesday, December 8th which ends with a special ceremony around mid-day. Participants typically go home each evening, though overnighting is available by request. Contact the Center for more details.
Led by Michael and Joen O’Neal.
Held at: Compassionate Ocean Zen Center
Fee: by donation
A sesshin (literally, “to gather the mind”) is a time when formal Zen practice is the primary focus of what we do. Sometimes these are informally called “retreats,” but in actuality they involve going forward into the heart of our lives.
Participation in sesshin is open to community members and others who have had some experience with Buddhist practice and meditation. Each sesshin offers an extended opportunity to settle the mind and body and open to the deep wisdom of human life. These are excellent opportunities to strengthen and deepen the practice of presence, including benefiting from the support of others.