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.

Graphic illustration of liturgical year, 2026

Ceremonies and Retreats

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 23 – Spring Term Student
March 14 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri
March 21 Zazenkai
March 27-29 Space Between Retreat
April 12 Sangha Forum
April 13-19 Denkoe Sesshin
April 25 Half-Day Zazenkai
May 2 Zazenkai
May 3 Wesak
May 5 Ben Connolly Presentation
May 7-17 Emerging Sangha Leaders Training
June 20 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri
June 23-27 Three Robes Retreat
July 4 Temple Closed
July 11 Sangha Party
July 18 Half-Day Zazenkai
July 19-25 Dharma Camp
August 29 Zazenkai
September 12 Beginners Day
September 14-19 Genzo-e Sesshin
September 26 Zazenkai
September 26 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri
October 3 Half-Day Zazenkai
October 21-25 Sejiki Sesshin
November 7-8 Founders Vigil/Founders Day
December 6-13 Rohatsu Sesshin
December 19 Fusatsu/Daigen Shuri

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