2025 Seven Day Rohatsu Sesshin, CC 11/30–12/6

Practice Center
Date / Time
Nov 30, 2025 / 5:40am - Dec 6, 2025 / 9:00pm
Event Type
Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
Description

Sesshins are traditional Soto Zen meditation retreats that include formal zendo meals, dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers. In order to understand the nature of our formal retreats, and to be clear about the details of the practice, please review a typical sesshin schedule, as well as our guidelines for zendo conduct. We ask those who attend sesshin to commit to following these guidelines and to participating in the schedule completely. If you have questions regarding the schedule or guidelines, please consult with the head of the meditation hall, the ino, via email (ccino@sfzc.org) before completing your registration.

We have returned to the traditional Zen form of oryoki for eating meals during our sittings. You will need an oryoki set to participate in sesshin, unless you have made other arrangements through the ino (ccino@sfzc.org). You may either bring your own set, purchase one ($60), or rent a set for the day.

Fee Information

The fee includes meals.

Housing is separate cost.

San Francisco Zen Center is committed to making Zen practice and the Dharma accessible to all who seek it by offering both a General support fund and a dedicated BIPOC support fund. Please email supportfunds@sfzc.org for more information BEFORE signing up.

Please register by Wednesday, November 26.

Register Online

Or call 415-354-0360 for registration assistance.

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