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
The schedule is subject to adjustment as practice unfolds. Personal interviews with Seien Roshi are optional.
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