A zazenkai literally meaning “to come together for meditation.”  A zazenkai is open to both experienced practitioners and individuals new to Zen practice.  The event lasts three or four days, usually over a weekend.  If you are new to zen meditation (zazen), please inform the abbess that you would like instruction for proper sitting meditation.

Zazenkai begins with arrival around 3 pm on Friday Jan 12 and ends after lunch on Jan 14. The fee for a zazenkai can be found on the Fees and Rates page.

Everyone is invited to enjoy the natural hot springs during off hours.