Rohatsu - the eighth day of the twelfth month - is when Zen communities traditionally celebrate the Buddha's awakening under the bodhi tree. We mark it with a zazenkai: a one-day retreat of shared practice.
The day will include:
- Periods of zazen (sitting meditation) throughout the day
- A seasonal reading and sharing
- Ancestors' chants, honouring the teachers of our lineage
- Renewal of vows
We hope to be joined by friends from the local Deshimaru Soto Zen sangha, who often use this venue.
Beginners are very welcome. If you'd like to come, please register your interest through our Contact Us page.