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The Essence of Zen Practice
Sesshin is a week-long intensive Zen retreat held at
Dai Bosatsu Zendo six times a year. The tradition of sesshin began
with Shakyamuni Buddha's intense sitting under the bodhi tree in
India. On the morning of December 8, he attained enlightenment upon
seeing the morning star. The word "sesshin" means
literally to collect one's heart or mind. Sesshin is practiced by
all Zen schools throughout the world. Students gather for a week of
silence, zazen (Zen sitting meditation), chanting, Teisho (a formal
Zen talk given by Eido Roshi) Dharma talk, dokusan (private
interview with Eido Roshi). The schedule also includes
a brief daily work practice and three vegetarian meals a day.
Please see our 2008 Calendar for sesshin dates and fees.
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