The daily retreat schedule includes morning and evening services, seated zazen meditation, kinhin walking meditation, conscious embodiment practice, teishos, and opportunities for dokusan (one-on-one interviews with a Roshi).

During the retreat, we observe essential silence and ask that you plan your week to be free from outside communication and distractions. Those who will be joining online are encouraged to consider their plans for meal preparation, silence, and space ahead of time in order to reduce distractions.

This retreat is a joyful celebration and an opportunity to reconnect with sangha friends from all over the world. It also offers a strong container for you to experience intensive personal practice and to abide in Clear Deep Heart Mind.

Whether this Rohatsu marks the beginning or the continuation of your practice, know that this is your time for awakening!

Hosted by Zen River Sangha in Appleton, Wisconsin, this practice will also be open for online participation. Those participating in person will need to arrange for their own lodging in the Appleton area, but meals are included in the retreat price. 

Travel Planning and Accommodations

Please plan to arrive by 7:30 a.m. (CT) on the first day of the retreat and to depart after 12:00 p.m. (CT) on the last day. There will be an optional lunch from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Plan your travel and lodging arrangements accordingly.

Zen River Sangha
2989 W. Spencer Street
Appleton, WI  54914

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