Upcoming retreats and events
We occasionally host weekend retreats with visiting teachers, including Jiro Andy Afable, Jeff Shore, and Jules Shuzen Harris. At various times we also hold one-day retreats, talks and other events.
Spring 2018 one-day retreat
Saturday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Retreats take place in our regular space at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church and include zazen, kinhin (walking meditation), and a brief service. A retreat is an excellent opportunity to intensify practice and concentration for a short time. Requested donation: $10.
Retreat schedule
6 – 7:30 am: Optional early zazen, two 40-minute sits
7:30 – 8:30: Setup, arrivals, retreat begins
8:30 – 8:40: Intro, opening.
8:40 – 12 noon: Morning Service, two 40-minute sits, three 30-minute sits
12 noon – 1 pm: Lunch break
1 – 3:10: Two 40-minute sits, one 30-minute sit
3:10 – 3:30: Break
3:30 – 5: Two 40-minute sits
5 pm: Closing chants/bows
To sign up or for more information, please send a message to kashinzendo@gmail.com.
Spring 2018 weekend retreat in West Virginia
Thursday, May 17 – Sunday, May 20
This retreat will be held in a beautiful mountain forest location close to Augusta, West Virginia (about 2-2.5 hours from Washington DC).
Participants may sign up for four days (arriving by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17) or three days (arriving by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18); departure is at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20.
The retreat will be silent and will comprise many periods of seated meditation (zazen), most of 40 minutes' duration, interspersed with short breaks, recital of the Bodhisattva vows, meals, and rest periods. Attendance at all zazen periods from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. is expected.
Numbers will be limited by accommodation space, likely 16 or fewer. A dedicated mountain cabin with full bathroom and cooking facilities is available for women participants. Men will be accommodated in a smaller cabin, the zendo, or a locally-rented cabin, depending on numbers and the availability of rental property.
The cost (primarily for meals/snacks) will be $75 for those joining on Thursday and $50 for those joining on Friday. Vegetarian food options will be available.
Detailed retreat information, including the schedule, costs, retreat guidelines, and responsibilities will be sent to registered participants.
To sign up or for more information, please send a message to kashinzendo@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Retreats take place in our regular space at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church and include zazen, kinhin (walking meditation), and a brief service. A retreat is an excellent opportunity to intensify practice and concentration for a short time. Requested donation: $10.
Retreat schedule
6 – 7:30 am: Optional early zazen, two 40-minute sits
7:30 – 8:30: Setup, arrivals, retreat begins
8:30 – 8:40: Intro, opening.
8:40 – 12 noon: Morning Service, two 40-minute sits, three 30-minute sits
12 noon – 1 pm: Lunch break
1 – 3:10: Two 40-minute sits, one 30-minute sit
3:10 – 3:30: Break
3:30 – 5: Two 40-minute sits
5 pm: Closing chants/bows
To sign up or for more information, please send a message to kashinzendo@gmail.com.
Spring 2018 weekend retreat in West Virginia
Thursday, May 17 – Sunday, May 20
This retreat will be held in a beautiful mountain forest location close to Augusta, West Virginia (about 2-2.5 hours from Washington DC).
Participants may sign up for four days (arriving by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17) or three days (arriving by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18); departure is at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20.
The retreat will be silent and will comprise many periods of seated meditation (zazen), most of 40 minutes' duration, interspersed with short breaks, recital of the Bodhisattva vows, meals, and rest periods. Attendance at all zazen periods from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. is expected.
Numbers will be limited by accommodation space, likely 16 or fewer. A dedicated mountain cabin with full bathroom and cooking facilities is available for women participants. Men will be accommodated in a smaller cabin, the zendo, or a locally-rented cabin, depending on numbers and the availability of rental property.
The cost (primarily for meals/snacks) will be $75 for those joining on Thursday and $50 for those joining on Friday. Vegetarian food options will be available.
Detailed retreat information, including the schedule, costs, retreat guidelines, and responsibilities will be sent to registered participants.
To sign up or for more information, please send a message to kashinzendo@gmail.com.
