At the heart of Zen monastic training period is the biannual 3 month intensive training period called Ango “peaceful dwelling”. The practice dates back over 2500 years to India where the Buddha and his disciples spent the rainy season in one place focusing on their studies and meditations. The two resident monks of Rinzai-ji have
Rinzai-ji Zen Center is delighted to host Jiun Zenji from Shōgen Sōdō in Gifu, Japan, for a special three full day weekend Zazenkai. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to dedicate yourself fully to Zazen (sitting meditation) practice in Rinzai monastic style over a concentrated weekend schedule. Jiun Zenji will give talks during the retreat.
花祭り(Hana-matsuri) Buddha’s Birthday, also known as Hana-matsuri 花祭り (Flower festival) is one of the Three Buddha Ceremonies. It is also a tradition at Rinzai-ji to commemorate our founder, Jōshū Sasaki Rōshi’s birthday on this day. To cerebrate this auspicious occasion, this 5-day retreat is held. Yoshin David Radin from Ithaca Zen Center will be leading
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