Sesshin offers a unique opportunity to deepen your practice in a supportive atmosphere and to contribute to others doing so as well. Sesshin is conducted in disciplined silence, with every aspect of the day geared towards focusing single-mindedly on the present moment. Dokusan (one-to-one instruction with the teacher) is offered three times a day, and voluntary sitting, outside of the formal rounds, is encouraged.
Sesshin Dates 2020: Friday 21 - Wednesday 26 August 2020, Winter 5-Day Sesshin, moved online due to COVID-19. Our planned August sesshin is not going ahead in-person, but a five day online sesshin will start on Friday 21 August. Applications close Wednesday 19 August for people wanting to formally take part in this Zoom-based sesshin (more details here). Apply here. 2021: Friday 8 - Friday 15 January 2021, Summer 7-Day Sesshin, Bella Rakha Friday 30 July - Friday 7 August, Winter 7-Day Sesshin, Bella Rakha Fees and other information
See also the One day sittings and Urban Two Day retreats page. |