ZenshoAn USA

 

 

Sesshin -- A Half Day Retreat

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: What is Sesshin? In general, Sesshin is a week-long intensive Zen retreat held at a Zen Dojo (Practice Hall). The tradition of Sesshin began with Shakyamuni Buddha's intense sitting under the Bodhi tree in India. On the morning of December 8, he attained enlightenment upon seeing the morning star. The word "Sesshin" means literally to collect one's heart or mind. Sesshin is practiced by all Zen schools throughout the world. Students gather for a week of silence, Zazen (Zen sitting meditation), Chanting, Teisho (a formal Zen talk given by the Dharma Leader) Dharma Talk and Dokusan (a private interview with the Dharma Leader). ZenshoAn USA will host a three-hour intensive Sesshin on the first Sundays of each month in the morning. It is ideal for intermediate to experienced practitioners.  Quiet moments in early morning invite you to deepen your practice. Spaces are limited, so please register now.  Shikiji (Order) §   Shikan Taza (Sit Meditation) §   Kinhin (Walk Meditation) §   Shoko (Offering Incense) §   Dokkyo (Chanting Sutras) §   Sarei (Tea Services) §   Dokusan (Individual Consultation) occasional §   Teisho (Dharma Talk) §  Shojin or Nihon Ryori Snack (Vegetable/Japanese snack)   Location ZenshoAn USA Zen Dojo.  SW corner of 14 Mile Rd. and Main/Livernois Fee                             Included in monthly membership: $40 incl. monthly Retreat and weekly Zazen Kai (Zen Meditation) Registration For the first time, please attend regular zazen starts at 9:45am on Sundays, and see the Dharma leaders to consult about your attending Sesshin.  Samue clothes should be worn during Sesshin.  Please sign up each month by a day before.  Your reservation is confirmed at upon payment of the fee.  Due to limited spaces, the reservation is on a first-come-first-serve basis.  We need to know the exact number of participants to prepare a meal.