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New Year Sesshin

The New Year sesshin is the time that we reflect on the year that is passing and look forward to the new year. Realizing that everything is here in this moment, we vow to let go of some things and open up to new things. We conclude the sesshin with a Mandala Project which includes creating a mandala, celebrating a fire ceremony and offering the sand of the mandala to our river for the harmony of all beings. Go here for the sesshin schedule.

Sesshin is a Japanese term that translates literally "to unify the mind." This is a concentrated practice retreat ... which includes meditation, working together, chanting and body practice such as yoga. Roshi Seisen is available for face-to-face instruction and koan practice throughout the day. People are encouraged to participate in as much of each retreat as their personal schedule allows. There is some room for staying at the Center during sesshin. Some participants prefer to sleep at their own home. Even though it is possible to do each sesshin with your own schedule, you are encouraged to make a strong commitment to your schedule to have a strong experience. Click here to see the SWZC sesshin guidelines.

Sesshin Fees
Since there are many different ways that each of us is participating in sesshin, consider the following guidelines to determine what your donation will be. Please keep in mind that there are many expenses associated with maintaining the Zen Center and offering sesshin. There are also many members who are giving a lot of volunteer time to make this sesshin possible.

Full time:
With housing:
Residents $15 per day
Members $25 per day
Non-members $50 per day
Without housing:
Members $15 per day
Non-members $30 per day

Part time:
At least donate for each meal at $5 per meal

Consider the donations made by the full time participants to determine your fee.
 

Teacher Dana
We also ask that you give a donation (Sanskrit dana) to the teacher in appreciation of her time. This is treated as an anonymous donation (even if you give a check with your name on it) and should be based on individual ability to give a little extra. It is not required for attending sesshin. Please make checks out to “Anne Saunders”

 
 
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