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The Practice of Zazen, ZMC 5/13–5/17 – Waitlist Only
Description
This Zen Practice Retreat will be devoted to exploring the practice of zazen, which includes the formal practice of upright, warm-hearted sitting meditation, as well as the joyful, continuous practice of enacting Big Mind in everyday life.
Participants will practice daily early morning zazen in the zendo with the residential community, and then join Abbot Jiryu in the retreat hall from 9:30 am until noon each day for additional periods of zazen, walking meditation, and Dharma discussion.
Afternoons will be free, with ample time to rest, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of Tassajara. Those who wish to will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Abbot Jiryu to discuss their practice and the teachings. One afternoon, there will be an optional class with Abbot Jiryu open to retreat participants as well as Tassajara residents.
In the evenings, retreat participants will again join the residential community in the zendo for evening zazen or Dharma talks.
Fee Information
- Benefactor Ticket Price: $280
- General ticket price: $225
Please note that the retreat fee does not include accommodations. Retreats begin at 4 pm on the indicated start date and end by noon on the indicated end date. Visit the Rooms & Rates section and determine your preferred accommodations before making your reservations request online.
This event has reached full capacity. However, spaces may open due to last-minute cancellations. Please join the waitlist to be notified if a space becomes available.
Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler
Abiding Abbot of Green Gulch Farm
Jiryu Rutschman-Byler is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, with dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman. Jiryu has trained residentially in Zen temples since 1996, and currently serves as a co-Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center through his role as Abiding Abbot of Green Gulch Farm Zen Center.