Half-Day Sesshin
Half-Day Sesshins are offered in person only.
This brief immersion in the traditional sesshin schedule is a good opportunity to become familiar with the forms, stay in practice, or brush up after some time away. This morning includes an orientation, zazen, kinhin (walking meditation), liturgy, a formal vegetarian breakfast using oryoki bowls, and one-to-one meetings with the teacher. If you are new to sesshin practice at MZMC, attendance at the Zen Forms and Etiquette class is required.
Saturday, 5:45 a.m. – noon
Vegetarian breakfast included.
Please register five days in advance.
2025 Dates:
- January 18 with Keido Thotland
- June 14 with Jiryu Matt Cisler
- October 11 with Bussho Lahn
Suggested donation: $45
A Note About Donation-only Programming
Following the Buddhist tradition of dana, or giving, MZMC offers all of our programs on a donation basis. We offer a suggested donation amount to help people understand the average amount we hope to receive to continue to make these offerings. We encourage those with more capacity for giving to make a donation above the suggested amount to support those who need to give a smaller amount.