December 2 - 7: Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment Sesshin & Sunrise Ceremony - Memorial for Shunryu Suzuki-roshi

December 2 - December 7

Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment Sesshin
December 2 - 6

A special sesshin to commemorate the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment.  The last night of the retreat we will sit from midnight to 4:00 a.m. and conclude with a memorial procession to Shunryu Suzuki-roshi's stupa.

​For those who cannot make Rohatsu during the week, join us Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. for Tetsuya, “the all night sitting.” Following the all night sit, at 6 a.m., we will walk in procession down to Suzuki-roshi’s stupa for the founder’s ceremony. We will close Rohatsu with breakfast in the Sangha House. All members are encouraged to attend tetsuya and/or the founder’s ceremony.

Sunrise Ceremony - Memorial for Shunryu Suzuki-roshi
December 7

On Saturday December 7th at 6:00 a.m. we will begin a memorial procession to Suzuki-roshi’s Memorial Stupa from the zendo.  We express our gratitude, offer incense, ladle water, and recite the Great Compassionate Dharani as we witness the sunrise over the Valley of the Moon. Open to the public.  Informal breakfast follows at 7:30 a.m. $20 donation appreciated.


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