Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center
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Deepen meditation practice and gather the mind during this 5-day intensive meditation practice led by Abbot Gaelyn Godwin and Shinji Mary Carol Edwards. 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 Tuesday night at 6:30 pm. The hours Wednesday-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 Stephen for more information about scholarships.
Please fill out the form to apply for sesshin. Thank you.