HALF-DAY RETREATS

Half-day retreats are usually conducted on the third Saturday of each month at DZC. They begin at 9:30 am and end at 4:30 pm. They are generally 4 rounds of 30 minute rounds of sitting meditation mixed in with walking meditation. Lunch is included. Fees vary from $25-50. No one is turned away for an inability to pay and you can pay proportional to how long you stay.

9:30-10am: sitting meditation
10-10:10: walking meditation
10:10: sitting 
10:40: walking 
10:50: sitting 
11:20: walking 
11:30: sitting 
12pm: formal Zen lunch (veg, provided)

12:30-1:30: break

1:30-2pm: sitting meditation
2: walking meditation
2:10: sitting
2:40: walking
2:50: sitting
3:20: walking
3:30: sitting
4: circle talk

TYPICAL 2-DAY RETREATS (YMJJ)

SCHEDULE

• Friday, 7:00 pm Dharma Talk (free)

• Saturday

  4.30 am Wake Up Bell

  4.45 108 Bows

  5.15 Morning Bell Chant

  5.35 Chanting

  6.00 Sitting Meditation

  6.30 Walking Meditation

  6.40 Sitting Meditation

  7.00 Walking Meditation

  7.10 Sitting Meditation

  7.30 Breakfast

  8.00 Work Period

  9.00 Break

  10.00 Sitting Meditation

  10.30 Walking Meditation

  10.40 Sitting Meditation

  11.10 Walking Meditation

  11.20 Sitting Meditation

  12.00pm Lunch

  1.30 Sitting Meditation

  2.00 Walking Meditation

  2.10 Sitting Meditation

  2.40 Walking Meditation

  2.50 Sitting Meditation

  3.20 Walking Meditation

  3.30 Sitting Meditation

  4.00 Break

  5.00 Dinner

  6.30 Special Chanting

  6.55 Chanting

  7.25 Sitting Meditation

  7.55 Walking Meditation

  8.05 Sitting Meditation

  8.35 Walking Meditation

  8.45 Sitting Meditation

  9.15 Chanting

  9.30 Practice ends for the day

   

  Sunday

  4.30 am Wake Up Bell

  4.45 108 Bows

  5.15 Morning Bell Chant

  5.35 Chanting

  6.00 Sitting Meditation

  6.30 Walking Meditation

  6.40 Sitting Meditation

  7.00 Walking Meditation

  7.10 Sitting Meditation

  7.30 Breakfast

  8.00 Work Period

  9.00 Break

  10.00 Sitting Meditation

  10.30 Walking Meditation

  10.40 Sitting Meditation

  11.10 Walking Meditation

  11.20 Sitting Meditation

  11.50 Chanting

  12.00pm Circle Talk
  12.30 Informal lunch

COSTS

• Guests $130, Kwan Um School of Zen Member $90, Dharma Teacher/ Dharma Teacher In Training $70

• If you only sit for part of the retreat, you will only be asked to pay for the part you attend. No one is ever turned away for an inability to pay. If you cannot afford the entire cost, but would like to attend, please email this address and we will make other arrangements.

MEALS

Meals are included in the cost of the retreat and are conducted in formal 4-bowl Zen style. If you aren’t familiar with the style someone will show you on the retreat.

INTERVIEWS

During the retreat you will have an opportunity to meet with the retreat leader and ask questions about your life and practice. The interviews are traditional kung-an (Japanese “koan”) style.

LOCATION

All retreats are held at the Dharma Zen Center unless otherwise noted.

RSVP

Please RSVP by emailing us at dharmazencenter@gmail.com.