OVERVIEW
Thank you for your interest in our 2025 Fall Sesshin, "Inside Vasubhandu's Yogacara." Together we will explore Vasubandhu's "Mind Only" teachings. Through sitting practice, study and reflection we’ll look deeply into how mind shapes experience and how practice can transform it. The retreat includes periods of zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), Dharma talks, and explores our theme through presentation, discussion groups and other creative formats.
SCHEDULE
The retreat begins at 7:45 a.m. Friday morning with an introductory teaching, followed by zazen and kinhin. Please log-in by 7:30 a.m. to allow for check-in and to get settled on your cushion by 7:40 a.m. On Friday and Saturday, periods of meditation and study will be scheduled throughout the day from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. On Sunday, following morning practice and lunch, the retreat will formally end with a closing circle at 2:00 p.m.
FEE
The retreat fee is based on a sliding scale from $125-$250. Those who are able to pay at the higher end of the scale help make the lower end possible. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. For information on scholarships, please contact our registrar, Shawn Venne at sszc.registrar@gmail.com.
PAYMENT OF FEES: Retreat fee payment may be completed by e-transfer to the saltspringzencircle@gmail.com address and via PayPal to the same address. You can also pay via the sangha website's "Donate" button. Once you click the donate button, choose "sesshin" from the drop down box to pay your fees. Please note that retreat fee payments are not tax deductible.
You will be notified by email that your registration is complete when your retreat fee payment is received. Zoom links will be sent shortly before the retreat begins, along with the retreat guidelines.
DANA
In addition to the retreat fee, participants are asked to offer a donation to our lay entrusted teachers, Judy Daylen and Simon Rompre, who, in keeping with Zen tradition, serve at our retreat without remuneration. This donation is part of the traditional practice of a mutual exchange of generosity, since it nourishes all who are involved. In that spirit, donations are offered during the retreat in an amount each participant finds appropriate. E-transfers can be made to Judy at jdaylen@gmail.com and to Simon at simonrompre@gmail.com. The same email addresses can be used to offer dana via PayPal.
INFORMATION:
Please direct questions regarding registration to our Registrar, Shawn Venne at sszc.registrar@gmail.com.
Please direct questions regarding the retreat itself to Retreat Steward, Sheila Dobie, at ssidobie584@gmail.com.