Our liturgical year is divided roughly into quarters as shown in the Wheel of the Year diagram. The two Ango periods are a time of more intense training, including zazen, study, and work, which alternate with lighter practice periods. The Ango tradition dates back to the summer rainy season retreats of the Buddha’s time. Our Ango periods in the fall and spring are loosely modeled after traditional 90-day practice periods in Japan, where they are held in summer and winter. See a pdf version of this.
Ceremonies and Retreats
2024
December 1-7 Rohatsu Sesshin
December 14 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri
2025
January 4 Zazenkai
January 11 Kanzeon Festival
January 18 Beginners Day Retreat
January 25 Half-Day Zazenkai
February 2 Nehan
February 15 Zazenkai
March 3-9 Jukai
March 15, April 12, May 17 Spring Term Student Program
March 15 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri
March 21-23 Space Between Retreat
March 29 Zazenkai
April 15-19 Denkoe
April 26 Dharma Cloud Day
May 3 Zazenkai
May 4 Wesak
May 18 Dharma School Skits
June 14 Beginners Day
June 21 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri
June 24-28 Three Robes Retreat
September 2-6 Genzoe Retreat
September 10-13 Mountains and Waters Retreat
September 13 Beginners Day Retreat
September 20, October 18, November 15 Fall Term Student
September 20 Fusatsu/Diagen Shuri
September 27 Zazenkai
October 4 Half-Day Zazenkai
October 22-26 Sejiki Retreat and Ceremonies
November 1-2 Founders Vigil
November 2 Founders Day
December 7-14 Rohatsu Sesshin
December 20 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri