Zen Retreats-Sesshin and Zazenkai

For many practitioners, even a single day retreat helps rekindle the heart of practice and restores harmony of body, heart and mind.

Zazenkai (a day of Zen) are offered monthly Sundays from 1:30-6:30 p.m. You may stay for the Sunday evening zazen 7-8:30 pm.

Sesshin means “connecting heart-mind” and are multiple days of Zazen typically in a residential setting. Sesshin are suitable for people who have attended extended sitting times or one-day silent retreats.

Please see our CALENDAR for upcoming Zen retreats.

What happens at a Zen retreat?

• We practice extended periods of silence in Zazen and mindful movement with others in a simplified schedule. We are supported by each other’s strong practice.

• We practice Zen “continuously” with our whole bodies, minds, hearts and Zen spirit as we move throughout the day from zazen to kinhin to meals to chanting, rest, and dharma talks.

• As silent and stillness deepen, we realize more and more who we are.

Photos are from our 2023, 2024 and 2025 Sesshin retreats

Han Joyful Mind Zendo