"As the morning star rose, Siddharta awoke and became the Buddha. He declared, “I, together with all beings and the great earth, simultaneously attain the Way.”  

Rohatsu, which means "eighth day of the twelfth month" in Japanese, is the day that Zen Buddhists traditionally mark and celebrate Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightenment. Joining together for Rohatsu Zazenkai is a powerful way to share and deepen our practice, and to honor our lineage as we realize and express the Buddha Way through deep silence, zazen, kinhin, ceremony, and fellowship. As we practice together in this supportive group setting, we express our commitment to live and be lived for the benefit of all being. For more information, contact marcia@mailhosts.net

Sample Full-day Zazenkai Schedule

7:55   Zoom Zendo Opens 

8:00-8:35   Jundo followed by Zazen  

8:35-8:40    Kinhin/Stretching 

8:40-9:15    Verse of the Kesa followed by Zazen

9:15-9:25    Kinhin/Stretching

9:25-10:00  Zazen

10:00-10:35 Morning Service

10:35-11:05 Zazen

11:05-11:10 Kinhin/Stretching

11:10-11:40 Zazen

Lunch and Rest period 11:40-12:15

12:15-12:45  Zazen

12:45-12:50  Kinhin/Stretching 

12:50-1:20   Zazen

1:20-2:00 Dharma Talk and discussion            

2:00    Zazen

2:30    Kinhin/Stretching

2:35    Zazen 

3:05   Counsel followed by Closing