During this week-long (7-nights) silent retreat, led by guiding teachers Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton, we will follow a traditional Zen sesshin (intensive retreat) schedule, incorporating periods of outdoor walking and sitting meditation in the beautiful forest setting, and emphasizing the dharma of the mountains and waters that Dogen Zenji so appreciated.
This is an opportunity to experience the daily rhythms of residential Zen practice and settle deeply into the stillness of the forest surrounding the Brew Creek Centre.
FEES: Single room: $1090 ||| Double room: $920. ||| We are currently taking a waitlist for both single and double rooms. Please email registrar@mountainrainzen.org
DOUBLE ROOMS: The double rooms are on two levels: ground and loft. They are separated by 2 short flights of stairs - so once someone is settled in their respective beds/room they cannot see each other, though there is no door to either bedroom. The bathroom is on the lower level and shared. The sound proofing is relatively good, but those who are really loud snorers -can be heard. Please note, folks with snoring/CPAP/other issues that can disturb a roommate should not book a double room - unless they identify a room mate that is aware of the issue AND gives their consent. We thank you for your understanding.
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ORYOKI RENTAL: We will be taking formal meals in the Japanese Zen tradition (orientation provided). If you do not have your own oryoki set, you can rent one. The fee goes towards their upkeep or replacement.
REDUCED FEE: Although we have endevoured to keep retreats costs as low as possible - anyone who feels they cannot not meet the full price requirement without financial hardship can apply for a reduced fee. Please use the form HERE. NOTE: reduced fee for residential retreats is a minimum 50% of room cost.
PART TIME: Will be prorated on per night stay (space permitting; priority to full time). For those wishing to attend part-time, you will be waitlisted and, depending on full time attendance, we will offer you a spot. Please send an email to registrar@mountainrainzen.org if you would like to add your name to the part-time list and indicate if it is for the 1st or 2nd half. [1st half: 3 nights - July 20-23 - for new people or those not experienced with sesshin || 2nd half: 4 nights- July 23-27 - only those who have participated in sesshin before]
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund up to one month before sesshin begins (June 21). Up to two weeks before, 25% partial refund. Less than two weeks before no refund. Exceptions may be made on a case to case basis.
