Sesshin is a retreat in the Zen Buddhist tradition where we get the opportunity to train ourselves to be present in what is, and is happening right now. In ourselves, in encounters with others, in our actions, thoughts and feelings. Sesshin provides training in meeting others with an open heart, without evaluative and judgmental filters.

Sesshin can be a help on the way to realize that we, and all living beings, matter, the cosmos belong together, where each individual part affects the whole, and that everything has equal value.

Our teacher Karen Terzano often says:
“EVERYTHING BELONGS”

The main activities are zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation). In addition, the program includes dokusan (voluntary conversation with the teacher), dharma talk/teisho (talks given by the teacher), ceremony (recitation of sutras), body practice for example,l yoga (optional), and rest periods. And samu (work period), one hour each day.

More info and a link to registration can be found here