Jizo Sesshin
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This retreat begins on Tuesday afternoon and is offered in person only, with full-time attendance required.
Centered on the qualities of Jizo Bodhisattva, guardian of all that comes from the earth, the retreat explores benevolence, optimism, fearlessness, determination, and vow. A distinctive part of the program includes dedicated time for art projects, creative practice, and a slide show and talk about Jizo.
As part of the retreat, participants will create small Jizo-related items.
Because of the schedule, practice will take place outdoors as well as outside the zendo for art-making, and no online option will be available.
Sesshin is a rigorous and sometimes challenging silent meditation retreat and is not recommended for beginners. To attend in person, participants must have previously attended either a silent weekend retreat or a five- to seven-day silent retreat at another Zen Center before registering for longer Zen retreats.
A $50 deposit holds your space, with the balance due on arrival.
Teachers
Bio and TrainingJan Chozen Bays, Roshi has been studying and practicing Zen Buddhism since 1973. She received Jukai, or lay precepts, in 1975 and Tokudo, Priest’s Ordination, in 1979 from Taizan Maezumi, Roshi. From 1978 to 1983, she lived at the Zen Center of Los Angeles, where she trained with Maezumi, Roshi and directed the center’s nonprofit medical clinic. She...
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BioLaura Jomon Martin has been devoted to Zen practice since 2004 and received Lay Teacher Transmission from Chozen and Hogen Roshi in 2019. Within the ZCO Sangha, she has contributed in a range of roles, including leading retreats and classes, and she remains deeply engaged in sangha-building and organizational development.Alongside her spiritual path, Laura brings a long professional background in...
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$280.00
Tue, Sep 8