Our monthly sesshin at Ordinary Mind Zendo runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Zen Studies and via Zoom. The day includes a dharma talk, an opportunity for interview, liturgy, and lots of zazen.

Note: Barry will be participating remotely for January sesshin.

The fee for in-person participation is $50 for half-day and $100 for full-day. The fee for online participation is $5-$50 sliding scale. Please register by completing a short form and making your payment. Registration closes 01/08/2026. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

The Schedule

Morning    
9:00 - 9:25    Zazen
9:30 - 9:55    Morning Service
10:00 - 10:25    Zazen
10:30 - 10:55    Dharma Talk
11:00 - 11:25    Zazen
11:30 - 11:55    Zazen
12:00 - 12:25    Zazen

Midday (in-person full-day attendees only) 
12:25 - 12:45 Prepare for lunch 
12:45 - 1:15    Oryoki
1:15 - 1:45    Work Practice
1:45 - 2:05    Break/optional stretching

Afternoon    
2:10 - 2:35    Zazen
2:40 - 3:30    Unstructured Sitting
3:35 - 3:55    Afternoon Service
4:00 - 4:25    Zazen
4:30 - 4:55    Zazen
4:55 - 5:00    Vows & Bows