Rohatsu is Japanese for "eighth day of the twelfth month." In Japanese Buddhism, December 8 is commemorated as the ENLIGHTENMENT of the historical Buddha, also called Bodhi-Day.

In Zen temples, this is a joyful celebration at the end of a seven-day sesshin. Today, we are observing the enlightenment experience of Shakyamuni Buddha on the seventh day of his quest for the truth. We will honor our own awakening with bows, chanting, and circumambulation of the zendo with drum accompaniment, and rain of flowers.

Please join us after morning zazen, at 7:30 am, in place of the regular service.

COVID protocol is still in place; please be aware of spacing yourself during the circumambulation.
Zoom participation is also an option, as always.