Sesshin at Great Tree
Sesshin (Japanese for “collecting the heart-mind”) is an intensive meditation retreat. Great Tree sesshins typically lasts from two to five days. Sesshin participants are asked follow the schedule and take part in all sesshin activities. If you have physical or dietary restrictions please email teijo@greattreetemple.org.
Sesshin includes:
Please arrive at the temple by 4pm. The schedule begins with orientation and instruction, followed by a light meal and tea. Subsequent days begin at 6am and end at 9:30pm. The sesshin ends at noon on the last day. If you plan to arrive early or extend your stay beyond the scheduled event, contact teijo@greattreetemple.org to confirm that space available. Those who are unable to attend the full retreat must speak with the abbess before registering.
Practice events at Great Tree are by donation. If you are unable to pay the full suggested fee please contact us at info@greattreetemple.org to make payment arrangements or request a scholarship. No one will be turned away from a Great Tree practice event due to lack of funds.
Great Tree’s ability to continue to offer these programs and keep them available to everyone depends upon the generosity of our community. Please consider donating to our scholarship fund if you are able. Thank you.
