Thursday, January 9, 5:25 am – Saturday, January 11, 6 pm
In the City Center Sewing Room
Register by Wednesday, January 8
Called in Japanese Fukuden-kai, a gathering for sewing the robe which is called a “field of blessings,” this retreat will be devoted to sewing Buddha’s robe and sitting zazen. Retreatants will join the City Center community for morning and afternoon zazen, service and soji (temple cleaning), and will sew during the day. We will join the temple community for regularly scheduled meals.
The retreat is open to those who have permission from their teacher to sew a rakusu in preparation for receiving the precepts, or an okesa for priest ordination. Those who have already received the precepts and wish to sew another rakusu for themselves or someone else are also welcome, as are those who are training to teach robe sewing.
If you would like more information about the retreat, you may contact Tim Wicks via email – timothywicks@comcast.net.
This retreat is particularly suited for those who want to sew Buddha’s robe and are unable to attend weekly classes at City Center or Green Gulch.
Participants may attend all or any part of this retreat. Commuters are welcome.
Full Participation (includes overnight accommodation, 3 nights/4 days): $360.
Note: This rate is based on double occupancy. Limited private accommodations are available; please check for availability by calling 415-354-0360 or email ccshika@sfzc.org. Priority for private accommodation requests will be given to those registering for full participation. Dorm-style housing will be assigned for partial participation unless otherwise notified.
- Fees include teaching, meals, and overnight accommodations
- Accommodations: City Center Guest Rooms
Partial Participation (overnight):
To register and to reserve partial participation and accommodations, please call the SFZC Event Coordinator at 415.354.0360.
- $120 per day/night for teaching, meals and overnight accommodations
Commuter Participation:
To register for Commuter Participation, please call the SFZC Event Coordinator at 415.354.0360.
- $65 full day (includes lunch only)
- $30 half-day (excluding any meals)
- $10 suggested meal donation
There will be a request for dana (a donation) for the teachers during the retreat.
Please register in advance for full or partial attendance. In the event of the retreat selling out, please contact City Center to talk through alternative options: 415.863.3136.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 8.
To register and to reserve accommodations, please call the City Center main office at 415.863.3136 or the SFZC Reservations Office at 888.743.9362 or 415.475.9362.