ABBOT’S RETREAT is a monthly weekend ASZC retreat emphasizing Zen meditation (zazen). Schedule will wrap around the regular Just Sit Saturday, Sunday Morning zazen, Heart Sutra Service, and Online Dharma Dialog.

Meditation sessions consist of 25 min sitting (zazen) + 5 min walking (kinhin).

FRIDAY: 7 PM Arrival

Orientation: 7-7:30PM; Zazen (3) Sessions 7:30-9PM

SATURDAY: 7AM-9PM

Morning: 7-9AM Zazen (4) Sessions

JSS Morning: 9AM-NOON (Dokusan interview offered 10-11AM period)

Lunch Break: 12-1PM (Lunch & learn optional)

Afternoon: 1PM-4PM (JSS); 4PM-6PM Zazen (3) Sessions (Dialog 4-5PM)

Dinner Break: 6-7PM

Evening: 7-9PM Zazen (4) Sessions

SUNDAY 7 AM-NOON (Breakfast 6AM)

Morning: 7 AM-9AM Zazen (4) Sessions

ASZC Zazen & Sunday Service, Online Dialog: 9AM-NOON

Fee: $100 (Hardship & work scholarship available)

(STO affiliate retreats may schedule earlier start for longer retreats) For more information and to register, please click the Registration button.

*Bring your own lunch and dinner

Suggested Program price: $100 or pay what you can afford.

More info email taiunmelliston@gmail.com

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