Sesshin, the traditional intensive meditation retreat, is offered four times a year at Hoen-ji and six times a year at International Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji, the Zen Center's home monastery in the Catskill Mountains. During sesshin, frequent dokusan and daily teisho are offered, in addition to a rigorous schedule of sitting, chanting, work practice, and formal meals. The atmosphere is conducive to breaking through old habits and deepening insight.
Upcoming Sesshin at Hoen-ji
2010
- Five-day Winter Sesshin from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. Download the application for 2010 Winter Sesshin: MS Word or Adobe PDF
- Three-day Spring Sesshin from 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010. Download the application for 2010 Spring Sesshin: MS Word or Adobe PDF
- Seven-day Summer Sesshin from 7 p.m. Sunday, July 25 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010
- Three-day Fall Sesshin from 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
Sesshin applications must be filled out, either online or at the Zen Center.
The fees – $200 ($150 for members) for three-day, $250 ($200 for members) for five-day, and $300 ($250 for members) for seven-day – are due two weeks before the starting date. Part-time participants pay $75 per day (must do at least one full day). Payment can be made by mail, in person or online. Some scholarships are available.
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