Autumn Ango – Fall Residency 2026

Great Vow's autumn ango (traditional three-month residential training period) spans ten weeks from early October through late December. The schedule is structured as a "light" retreat—meaning less intensive than a full sesshin—with 5.5 hours of zazen daily, body practice, and continuous silence. This baseline is punctuated by three longer retreats embedded in the period: a ten-day "Walking the Ancient Way" sesshin, a Gratitude sesshin, and a seven-day Rohatsu sesshin (the December observance of the Buddha's awakening).

The center has not yet published details about teacher(s), daily schedule specifics (sitting periods, meal times, dokusan availability), lodging arrangements, or whether prior sitting experience is required. Contact Great Vow directly for those details before registering.