Rohatsu Meditation Intensive

Sunday December 2nd - 9th

Rohatsu, a 7 day silent meditation intensive, is our most rigorous of the year. "Rohatsu" means the eighth day of the twelfth month, when Shakyamuni Buddha was said to awaken to the Way upon seeing the morning star. We commemorate the Buddha's awakening by engaging in the same practice that he did beneath the Bodhi tree.

Sesshin at Buddha Eye Temple consist of zazen interspersed with kinhin (walking meditation) chanting, samu (work practice) and formal oryoki-style vegetarian meals. You may join us for all or part of the sesshin, and dormitory space is available for overnight stays. Please register by Tuesday, November 27th.  

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