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
2026-27
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 13 Beginers Day
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 19-23 Cultivating the Way
August 29 Zazenkai
September 5 Beginners Day
September 9-12 Mountains and Waters Retreat
September 14-19 Genzo-e Sesshin
Sep 12, Oct 17, Nov 21 – Fall Term Student
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
January 2 Zazenkai
January 9 Special Kanzeon Festival
January 16 Beginners Day Retreat
January 23 Half-Day Zazenkai
February 13 Zazenkai
March 1-7 Jukai
March 13, April 10, May 15 Spring Term Student
March 26-29 Space Between Weekend Retreat
April 11 Sangha Forum
April 12-18 Denkoe Sesshin
April 24 Half-Day Zazenkai
May 1 Zazenkai
June 22-26 Three Robes Retreat