Rohatsu Sesshin

Please join us for a two-day Rohatsu sesshin on Friday and Saturday, December 5th and 6th at Kannon Do. Kannon Do and Zen Heart Sangha will jointly host the sesshin. It will be led by Misha Shungen Merrill, who is a Dharma heir of Les Kaye’s and is Guiding Teacher for the Zen Heart Sangha. The word Rohatsu is Japanese and means “8th Day of the 12th Month” which marks the day on which the historical Buddha reached enlightenment under a Bodhi tree. We are looking forward to another year where we can gather together and immerse ourselves in this ancient Zen tradition.

The Rohatsu Sesshin will be held from 8 am – 5 pm each day and will include a modified oryoki lunch. This sesshin is appropriate for first timers and experienced practitioners. Due to space considerations, the retreat may be limited to 15 people for each sangha, with preference given to those attending the full retreat.
Participants are encouraged to engage deeply in our practice by attending both days of the sesshin. However, if you have work or other obligations that prohibit you from attending both days, you are welcome to attend for the day that you are available.

Note: Our normal Saturday morning schedule will be modified on December 6th, with no morning activities prior to 8 am.
The suggested fee of $50/day includes the cost of lunch, tea and treats, and dana for the teacher. In order to ensure that everyone can attend, larger donations would be greatly appreciated as a way to support others who may need to pay less. Thank you for your generosity! Please contact anna@kannondo.org if you have questions or concerns.