Zen Center of Georgia
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Sesshin and Zazenkai
Either Zen Center of Georgia or our parent organization, Daiyuzenji offers two types of meditation retreats: zazenkai and sesshin.
Zazenkai literally means "a gathering for meditation." Zazenkai are short retreats, from six to twenty-four hours, allowing participants to do more concentrated meditation practice. Zazenkai are held by Zen Center of Georgia four to six times a year and by Daiyuzenji once every month, generally on a Saturday evening.
The suggested donation for Zazenkai is $40.00. However, no one will be excluded for inability to donate.
Sesshins(*) are longer, more intensive residential retreats, and are the most intensive and demanding practice in traditional Zen training. Sesshins are only held by Daiyuzenji. Beginning very early each morning and lasting until late in the evening, each day of sesshin is filled with activity: meditation, work periods, chanting, practice of calligraphy, and other methods used in Zen practice. The intention of sesshin is to completely focus and unify mind and body. The schedule itself forces participants to go deeper and to face themselves clearly without distraction.
Sesshin is an unparalled opportunity for you to discover who and what you really are... and to emerge with a new strength and insight which can change your way of thinking and living.
During sesshin, all meals (vegetarian) are provided. Participants are expected to sleep at the sesshin location.
Sesshin is conducted three times yearly under the guidance of our teachers: So'zan Miller Roshi, Soen Linxweiler Roshi, and Meido Moore Roshi. Other priests and senior students also provide guidance at sesshin. Though a challenge for anyone, beginners may expect to be supported with constant instruction and encouragement at sesshin.
Sesshin pictures.
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We accept donations which are tax deductible under IRS Tax code 501(c)(3).
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