Please join us for this non-residential silent retreat which opens Mountain Rain's 23rd annual 8-week practice period, led by guiding teachers Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton, with shuso Daikan John Green.
Our theme this year will be Koans of the Book of Serenity. This retreat will introduce the theme and launch the practice period. On Thursday evening there will be a shuso entering ceremony for Daikan John Green, followed by an opportunity for participants to state their intentions for the practice period.
The retreat will be offered in-person at both of our locations with concurrent online access.
Retreat Zoom link: Click here
Meeting ID: 849 4554 6701 Passcode: 496379
Chant book PDF: Click here
To add a name to the memorial or wellbeing services please click HERE.
Schedule: For a detailed schedule PDF Click here.
Thursday: 7:00-9:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - noon
Wall St Zendo Meals: Practice at the Wall St. zendo will be non-residential. Participants will bring their own lunch, and we will eat together in the zendo. We had hoped to provide the evening meals, but due to shortage of experienced helpers, we are unable to do so. Participants may either bring their own evening meals or go out to eat.
The Sherbrooke St/Bright Stream house will have a full sesshin schedule and oryoki meals. It will be open to full-time residents, those staying at the house for the sesshin, and to a limited number of participants commuting from home, who are able to commit to the full sesshin. To apply to attend on a commuting basis, please contact teachers@mountainrainzen.org. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions to register.
Fees for Wall St Zendo
FULL TIME - Thursday evening, all day Friday and Saturday, Sunday morning: $120 Limited income reduced fee: $90 (should this still present a financial barrier, please reach out to registrar@mountainrainzen.org)
PART TIME - all day Friday or Saturday :$60 Limited income reduced fee: $45
When you fill out the registration form, you will be able to specify which full day you want to attend, You can also specify if you would like to attend Thursday evening and/or Sunday morning, subject to space availability. The registrar will notify you if there is a place for you. If not, you are welcome to attend on Zoom.
SUPPORTING AMOUNT: Your additional contribution supports our capacity to offer reduced fees to those on limited income.
DANA (donations to the teachers): Retreat fees cover expenses and do not go to the teachers. There will be an opportunity to give a donation/dana to the teachers at the retreat.
Questions? If you have questions or concerns, please contact the registrar at registrar@mountainrainzen.org.
