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SESSHIN SCHEDULE

The structure of the sesshin day is designed to create a framework for throwing oneself completely into practice. While demanding, it is not onerous. While it looks constricting, it actually opens up a liberating space where everyday concerns can be set to the side. 

 

A "Round" is 50 minutes of zazen with a posture change at the halfway mark, followed by 10 minutes of kinhin.  Dokusan is offered in Blocks I, III, and IV.  

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BLOCK I

0430    Wake-Up
0445    Outdoor Kinhin
0500    Round
0600    Half Round
0625    Chanting Service
0650    Breakfast
0710    Work Period
0810    Rest Period

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BLOCK II

0930    Half Round
1005    Open Block
1155    Half Round
1220    Lunch

1230    Rest Period

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BLOCK III

1330    Round
1430    Round
1530    Chanting Service
1545    Calisthenics
1640    Half Round
1705    Dinner

1720    Rest Period

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BLOCK IV

1900    Round
2000    Teisho
2100    Short Round

2115    Bedtime/Yaza

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