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Nov 28 – Dec 06
November – December 2026

Mar de Jade: Rohatsu Sesshin

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A silent Rohatsu sesshin at Mar de Jade in Chacala, Nayarit, Mexico, November 28 – December 5, 2026, held in person only and, per the listing, offered once a year. Teaching is in both English and Spanish, the practice is described as intensive with rest time for the beach and natural surroundings, and beginners and seasoned students are both welcome. Family members may attend as full, part-time, or non-participants. The Everyday Zen listing names no teacher and publishes no schedule or pricing; registration runs through the Mar de Jade website.

About this retreat

A silent Rohatsu sesshin at Mar de Jade in Chacala, Nayarit, Mexico, November 28 through December 5, 2026. The Everyday Zen Foundation lists it among its sesshin events and notes it is held once a year, but the listing itself names no teacher. Registration and fuller details are handled through the Mar de Jade website.

The format

Rohatsu is the traditional early-December retreat period in Zen, named for the date associated with the Buddha's awakening. A sesshin is an intensive period of concentrated meditation, and the listing states directly that this one is held in silence. What it does not give is the daily shape — no wake-up time, sitting-period count, or other schedule details — so for a picture of a typical day you will need to check with Mar de Jade.

What the description does specify: the practice is intensive, but there is rest time for the beach and the natural surroundings. It also allows participants to bring family members who are non-participants or part-time participants — worth knowing if you are traveling with people who will not be sitting the full retreat.

Language and who it's for

Teaching is in both English and Spanish, and the description emphasizes a bicultural group drawing participants from Mexico, the US, and Canada. The retreat is described as suitable for beginners as well as seasoned students, with experience levels varying across the group.

Practical details

  • Dates: November 28 – December 5, 2026
  • Location: Mar de Jade, Chacala, Nayarit, Mexico
  • Format: in-person only; no online option is listed
  • No schedule, lodging, or pricing appears on the Everyday Zen listing — see the Mar de Jade retreat page for registration and costs
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Schedules can change — confirm details on Everyday Zen Foundation's website.

Full details from Everyday Zen Foundation

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November 28 – December 05, 2026
In-person only
This Silent Zen Meditation Retreat, held one time per year, is a unique opportunity to practice a traditional sesshin in a bilingual and bicultural setting. It is led in English and Spanish, with a mixture of participants from Mexico, US, and Canada, with varying levels of experience. While the practice is intensive, there is rest time for enjoying the beach and the beautiful natural surroundings. The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned students. It is possible to bring family members who are non-participants or part-time participants.
Mar de Jade, Chacala, México
​​For more information and to register, visit the Mar de Jade website: Rohatsu Zen Meditation Retreat
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