Summer Five Day Zen Retreat

The sun  us warm, and soothing breeze blows
on the bank the willows are green;
 The ox is there all my himself,   
nowwhere is he it hide himself; 

~ The Ten Oxherding Pictures, 3. by Kaku-an

Sesshin is a gentle and deep Zen meditation retreat. There are healthy vegan meals, interviews with the teacher, Zen talks and discussions, music and lots of quiet warmth and community to settle into. Meditation experience is recommended however this retreat is open to everyone.

Using meditation, koans, the arts, conversation and a deep intimacy, a zen retreat offers a modern, no nonsense, way to step into a more open and deeper way of experiencing your life.  

The retreat is both residential and non-residential. If you would like a more intimate experience of sesshin, there is room to stay at the Centre during the retreat. Please let us know what your preference is. Participants will receive an email after registering with information on what to bring and FAQ reference guide.

Retreat  Schedule

Tuesday:
7-9pm: welcome, introductory talk, meditation

Wednesday to Saturday:
5am-9pm: meditation, interviews with the teacher, body movement, music, Dharma talks.

Sunday:
5am-3pm: meditation, interviews with the teacher, closing talk.

Cost:  $795, LZC Members $550 (Before April 30: $695, members $500)
*Note: some scholarships avaialble. Send a note to info@londonzencentre.org.

This retreat is led by Roshi Guy Gaudry. After successfully training in Zen in the classical manner for 20 years Guy went on to study koans, after which he received Dharma Transmission in the Zen line of John Tarrant and Robert Aitken.  ~~ Using meditation, koans, art, conversation and a deep intimacy, Guy creates a modern, no nonsense, way to step into a more open and direct way of experiencing your life.

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