Longer sittings, “sesshins”, are the lifeblood of Zen practice, where we are encouraged to “put aside the intellectual practice of investigating words and chasing phrases and learn the backward step that turns the light and shines it inward.” (Dogen, Fukanzazengi)

This first One-Day Sitting of the Year is also the beginning of the Spring 2024 Practice Intensive.
There will be several 30-minutes zazen periods with walking meditation and other movement meditation, chanting and bowing services, two oryoki meals, and the Opening Ceremony in the afternoon. For participants in the Practice Intensive the Zazenkai is obligatory, but anybody can sign up. (Let me know if you do not have experience in formal meals; you can still do it.)

Please register by email: info@mkzen.org
The day is free for members at the “Red Bird” level, and the fee for nonmembers is $30.00.