Registration closes at 9:00 am (Pacific Time) on October 8, 2023. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording will NOT be available following the program.
Description:
In this half-day retreat we’ll explore the art, practice, and cosmic significance of “just sitting,” or shikantaza, as described by Dōgen, the 13th Century Japanese founder of Soto Zen Buddhism, in his seminal essay “Continuous Practice.” During our time together we’ll explore this soaring and poetic text and contemplate through sitting and walking meditation and interactive discussion the ways insight and mindfulness can infuse all of our daily activities, including our relationships, transforming our lives into Dharma.
This half day of practice is appropriate for beginners in meditation and mindfulness as well as those with all levels of experience in Zen. Spirit Rock is delighted to welcome our friend, the former abbot of San Francisco Zen Center, and a renowned poet and Zen teacher to Spirit Rock online for this special morning of teaching and practice.
Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom for you to join us remotely.
Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $75
Base – $50
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $25
All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.
Cancellation Policy – Online: Drop-ins, Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs/Series, CEC fees:
- NO REFUNDS
- Open Credit, or Donation to Spirit Rock = if cancel by midnight, the day prior to program start (Pacific Time)
- No Open Credit = if cancel day of the program, or beyond
