Rohatsu Retreat
December 4 – 6
Rohatsu Retreat
Celebrating the Buddha's Awakening
Rohatsu is a traditional Zen retreat commemorating the awakening of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is an opportunity to deepen our practice through sitting and walking meditation, chanting, Dharma teachings, personal interviews with Roshi, and shared work practice.
Together, we step away from the busyness of everyday life to cultivate stillness, awareness, and compassion. Whether new to Zen or a longtime practitioner, Rohatsu invites us to experience the simplicity and intimacy of practice, just as we are.
Retreat Schedule
Drifting Mountain Zen
Thursday
Arrival & Orientation
5:00–6:00 PM
Orientation
Friday & Saturday
Daily Practice
7:30–8:00 AM
Coffee & Tea
8:00–8:30 AM
Zazen (Sitting Meditation)
8:30–8:40 AM
Kinhin (Walking Meditation)
8:40–9:10 AM
Zazen / Optional Personal Interview with Roshi
9:10–9:40 AM
Morning Service
9:40–10:30 AM
Breakfast
10:30–11:30 AM
Work Practice
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Zazen / Optional Personal Interview with Roshi
12:00–12:20 PM
Noon Service
12:20–3:20 PM
Lunch, Rest & Personal Time
3:20–3:50 PM
Coffee, Tea & Snacks
3:50–4:20 PM
Zazen
4:20–4:30 PM
Kinhin
4:30–5:00 PM
Zazen
Evening free for rest and personal practice.
Sunday
Closing Practice
7:30–8:00 AM
Coffee & Tea
8:00–8:30 AM
Zazen
8:30–8:40 AM
Kinhin
8:40–9:10 AM
Zazen / Optional Personal Interview with Roshi
9:10–9:40 AM
Morning Service
9:40–10:30 AM
Breakfast
10:30–11:00 AM
Work Practice
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Dharma Talk
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