To commemorate Rohatsu, the Buddhist holiday on which the Buddha is reputed to have attained enlightenment, we will offer extended programming on 12/8 (Thursday) from 6 to 10 pm in our temple. Please join us! It will mostly consist of zazen, with opportunity for sanzen.
Autumn Monastic-style Retreat (24 hours)
Daiyuzenji invites you to join us for a 24-hour monastic-style retreat lasting 24 hours and running from 8 am on Saturday, November 19th until 8 am until the following day (Sunday the 20th). It will include shodo (calligraphy), formal vegetarian meals, teisho (dharma talk) and plenty of zazen. All aspects of monastic-style Rinzai Zen training will be practiced, making this especially suitable for those interested in attending sesshins in the future. The suggested donation is $70.
Please RSVP to daiyuzenji@gmail.com so that we can calculate our arrangements including meal prep. There will need to be an attendance cap on this for space reasons. You MUST RSVP to secure a spot.
Oct. 22nd shodo intensive retreat
We’re pleased to offer a shodo-focused retreat on Oct. 22nd, from 5pm-10pm. Suggested donation is $20. The five hours will be devoted to shodo (calligraphy) and zazen. Please RSVP to daiyuzenji@gmail.com.
See you there!
Sept. 17th: "Return to Practice" retreat
Daiyuzenji is pleased to invite you to participate in a "Return to Practice" 24-hour monastic-style retreat. This event will be free, appropriate for first-timers and will run from 8 am on Saturday, September 17th until 8 am the following day (Sunday). It will include shodo (calligraphy), formal vegetarian meals, teisho (dharma talk) and plenty of zazen. All aspects of monastic-style Rinzai Zen training will be practiced, making this especially suitable for those interested in attending sesshins in the future. It's also a great opportunity to get back to practicing with the community.
Please RSVP to daiyuzenji@gmail.com so that we can calculate our arrangements including meal prep. As this will be all our first time running one of these in a while, we sincerely appreciate your assistance in this matter. There will need to be an attendance cap on this for space reasons. You MUST RSVP to secure a spot.