One Day Sit
October 4, 2025, 7:30 am - 6 pm

Join us for one day of practice led by Hosshin Shoaf in the style of our sesshin, a retreat devoted simply to sitting zazen.  The schedule will be that of a typical sesshin, but the day itself will be shorter than the usual 4 am - 9 pm.  Whether you're just establishing your practice and are looking for the opportunity to try some intensive sitting or you're an experienced practitioner with limited time, this one-day sit is a chance to set aside all other home and temple activities and just engage in zazen.

A simple vegetarian lunch will be provided as part of the event; for dinner, we'll visit a local restaurant to talk about our experience, get questions answered and wrap up our day.  (We typically gather for this kind of discussion after breakfast on the last day of sesshin.)  Previous participants have found this informal discussion time particularly valuable and enjoyable.

Registration is now closed.  Virtual attendance is welcome; no registration required.

Schedule for the day

07:30 Orientation
08:00 Kinhin
08:10 Zazen
09:00 Kinhin
09:10 Zazen
10:00 Kinhin
10:10 Zazen
11:00 Kinhin
11:10 Zazen
Noon: Lunch/Break
01:10 Zazen
02:00 Kinhin
02:10 Zazen
03:00 Kinhin
03:10 Zazen
04:00 Kinhin
04:10 Zazen
05:00 Kinhin
05:10 Zazen
06:00 Dinner/End of day​

Registration is closed.