About this Event
This is a Soto Zen silent zazen retreat suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners. We ask for pre-registration so we know how many participants to expect. If you can only attend part-time please indicate when registering when you plan to attend.
There is no registration fee. Participants are invited to make a cash donation onsite in the spirit of Dana (the Buddhist practice of generosity). No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
The schedule is listed on this site under Agenda. A variety of options for sitting gear will be provided, including chairs. If you have a special cushion or bench please feel free to bring it. If you are new to Soto Zen medititation please arrive at 6:00 PM on the Friday for orientation and instructions on 'zendo forms'.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Friday Evening
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Zazen/ Opening announcements
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:45 PM
Kinhin
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:15 PM
Zazen
🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:30 PM
Kinhin
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Zazen/ Goodbye
Saturday
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Dharma Talk
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Zazen
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Kinhin- Regular Saturday Ends
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Zazen
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Kinhin
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Zazen
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Kinhin
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Zazen
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Kinhin
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Zazen
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Tea Service
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Kinhin
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Final Zazen
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Final Kinhin
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Return to Zendo for Ino's final words and clean up
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre, 1-2033 Belmont Avenue, Victoria, Canada
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