Winter Light Retreat 2025

Winter Light Retreat Schedule – DEC 5, 6, and 7 December 2025

0900    Zendo opening and Zazen

0930    Kinhin (formal walking meditation)

0940    Zazen

1015    Dharma Talk setup

1030    Dharma Talk

1115    Kinhin

1130    Zazen

1210    Chanting Service

1230    Lunch

1330    Clean-up & Rest

1430    Zazen

1510    Tea (Dining Room)

1530    Zazen

1600    Kinhin

1610    Zazen

1645    Chanting Service

1700    End of Day

Sunday Dec 7 Only…

   As Above, until…

1205    Bodhi Day Setup & Ceremony

1230    Retreat End

Please Note: Visitors are welcome to join in the scheduled sitting between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., but are asked NOT to take a seat in the zendo-proper once the period has begun, but to remain on the bench at the west end of the zendo until a period ends. Please see the schedule for the times of the sitting periods. Also, persons who have not registered for the retreat cannot be accommodated at mealtimes.