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

2008

• Five-day Summer Sesshin from 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 22 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2008.
• Three-day Fall Sesshin from 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008.

Download the application for 2008 Summer Sesshin: Word Document or Adobe PDF

Three-day sesshin

    $175 ($125 for members)

Five-day sesshin

    $250 ($200 for members)

Sesshin fee is due two weeks before the starting date. Some scholarships are available.

Hoen-ji members receive a 10% discount on all Dai Bosatsu Zendo programs, including sesshin. Contact the monastery for schedule and fee information.