Beginners Day Retreat
This retreat is geared for beginners and provides an introduction to the practices at Dharma Rain Zen Center. The day consists of a gentle introduction to silent meditation, a formal oryoki-style meal, and communal work practice. There are opportunities for questions and answers as well as encouragement to investigate one’s own experience as the day unfolds.
Registration closes Wednesday, August 31. To register, please enter your information below.
Schedule
8:30-10am Introduction to Zen Meditation
10-10:30am Morning Service
10:30-12pm Work Practice
11:30-12pm Oryoki Instruction
12-1pm Oryoki lunch and silent break
1-2pm Zazen
2-3:30pm Starting a Buddhist Practice Q&A
3:30pm Informal Tea
4:15 Fukanzazengi and Zazen
4:45 Closing
5pm Retreat Ends