Sesshin Update: Summer 2021
Mini-Sesshin, June 18-20
Sitting on the engawa during Summer Sesshin
The recent summer sesshin was remarkable in many ways, building on the energy of last winter’s sesshin and the spring live-in training period. The crowd was made up of 19 people with young, mostly local students including a few first-timers. Jackson Sayama was the jiki with assistance from Nick Alamia.
In addition to the long hours of zazen there was significant training with the suburito, Hojo Walk, and Kyudo among other arts. We were also joined by long time teacher and Chozen-ji priest, Gary Omori Sensei, who was given inka on the final day by Sayama Roshi. The excellent food was provided by Tenzos Yumiko Sayama and Cristina Moon.
This winter’s sesshin will be held December 6-12. Please let us know ASAP if you are hoping to attend.
Summer Sesshin 2021