ZenistApple Blossom Sesshin
Zen
Six-day residential sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery, April 19–25. Traditional schedule of zazen, chanting, silent meals, work practice, and teacher talks, with dokusan (private interviews). Held in silence.
About this retreat
Apple Blossom Sesshin is a traditional six-day silent retreat following the structure common to Zen Mountain Monastery sesshins: roughly 7–10 hours daily of seated meditation (zazen), chanting services, formal silent meals (oryoki), work practice, and teacher talks. You'll have at least one private interview (dokusan) with the teacher during the retreat.
The center has not yet published the teacher's name, experience level requirements, or lodging details for this sesshin. Contact Zen Mountain Monastery directly for information about who leads this retreat, whether prior sitting experience is expected, and what residential accommodations are available.
Schedules can change — confirm details on Zen Mountain Monastery's website.
Full details from Zen Mountain Monastery
An intensive multi-day Zen retreat characterized by silence and deep introspection, featuring 7-10 hours daily of zazen, chanting services, formal silent meals, work practice, and teacher talks. Participants receive personal guidance through private interviews and experience the strength of collective practice.
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