Retreat:  November 6 (Fri) – 8 (Sun)

Please join us for Weekend Zazenkai. This is a great oppotunity to immerce yourself into Rinzai practice for concentrated time on the weekend. The retreat begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6. Please arrive at the center by 3:00 p.m. and settle if you’re staying. There will be an orientation for all participants at 5:00 p.m.

We’re pleased to announce that we have a special guest, Ursula Jarand Rōshi from Daishū-in West. Daishū-in West is one of three Myōshin-ji international branch temples in USA.

Ursula Jarand was born in 1952 in southern Germany. At age twenty-seven, a deep interest in Zen Buddhism led her to Daishū-in in Kyoto, Japan, where she became a diciple of Sōko Morinaga Rōshi. She practiced under his guidance in Japan for the next fifteen years, eventually receiving Dharma transmission from him. In 1994, she came to Northern California with Shaku Daijō to establish a branch temple of Daishū-in, Daishū-in West, where she continues to teach a core group of practioners today.

Additional Information Feild below: For those who have special needs ie) food allergy, medical condition, etc. specify what it is in the box. Work exchange or reduced fees may be available to students who would otherwise be unable to attend. If you have any question or if this will be your first sesshin, please contact office@rinzaiji.org