Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center

Thank you for your interest. Registration is now closed for Rohatsu Sesshin.

Deepen meditation practice and gather the mind during this 5-day intensive meditation practice led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Rev. Tim Schorre. Rohatsu means “great cold” and sesshin means “gather the mind”. This is an annual meditation retreat in the cold time of the year, to gather the mind. Historically, it honors Shakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment.

You must have completed at least one one-day sesshin before joining Rohatsu Sesshin.

If you have any questions, please meet with Jika Gayle Klaybor or Zengetsu Vicki Glenn, the co-heads of Practice at HZC.

Sesshin begins Wednesday night at 6:30 pm. The hours Thursday-Saturday are 5:50 am – 9:00 pm. Sesshin comes to an end at 5 pm on Sunday. The sesshin takes place at Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center.

Weekend participation in the sesshin is possible, arriving Friday night, participating through Sunday. Participation in at least 1 one-day sitting is required before joining this sesshin.

Costs: $500 for the entire sesshin. HZC Member price is $300. Friday-Sunday participation: $300 / $200 for members. Two partial scholarships are available. Email Joy for more information about scholarships.