Antaiji – November sesshin

November sesshin

If you want to experience life at Antaiji, you have the opportunity to participate in our Zen retreats from May 1st through 6th or from July 6th through 11th 2024. If you are looking for a real challenge, you are welcome for the November sesshin from October 31st to November 6th as well.

Schedule

First day (October 31sth)

Until 2pm	Arrival
5pm	Dinner
6pm	Orientation
After 8pm	Free time, rest

Second through fifth day (November 1st to 4th)

4am to 9am	Zazen
9am	Breakfast
10am to 3pm	Zazen
3pm	Lunch
4pm to 9pm	Zazen
9pm	Lights out

The zazen periods are interrupted by 15 minute intervals of kinhin (walking Zen) every full hour.

Sixth day (November 5th)

4am to 9am	Zazen
9am	Breakfast
10am to 3pm	Zazen
3pm	End of sesshin
In the evening	Party around the campfire

The zazen periods are interrupted by 15 minute intervals of kinhin (walking Zen) every full hour. The sesshin ends at 3pm on the last day. During sesshin no talk is allowed.

Last day (November 6th)

7am	Breakfast
7:30am	Cleaning
After Cleaning	Last meeting, sharing
12pm	Lunch
After lunch	Departure

Fee (accomodation and meals included)

52.000 Yen
The fee can either be payed in cash upon arrival (please bring Japanese Yen with you!) or send in advance via Paypal by clicking on the “Buy Now” button. As Paypal will charge us approximately 5%, we are asking for a payment of 54.500 Yen int his case.