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.

2022 Liturgical Year

Ceremonies and Retreats

2025

May 18 Dharma School Skits
June 14 Beginners Day
June 21 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri
June 24-28 Three Robes Retreat
July 5 Half-Day Zazenkai
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 12 Sangha Forum
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

2026

January 3 Zazenkai
January 10 Kanzeon Festival
January 17 Beginners Day Retreat
January 24 Half-Day Zazenkai
February 21 Zazenkai
February 28 Parents Retreat
March 2-8 Jukai Sesshin
March 14, April 11, May 16 – Spring Term Student
March 14 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri
March 21 Zazenkai
March 27-29 Space Between Retreat
April 12 Sangha Forum
April 14-19 Denkoe Sesshin
April 25 Half-Day Zazenkai
May 2 Zazenkai


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