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
- Seven-day Summer Sesshin from 7 p.m. Friday, July 23 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2010.
- Three-day Fall Sesshin from 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
