2010 Retreats at Big Mind Zen Center with Genpo Roshi
Salt Lake City, Utah
For 2010 we are offering four one-week long Big Mind Zen Retreats here in Salt Lake City.
Each retreat will have very similar daily schedules featuring two Big Mind sessions with Genpo Roshi each day along with sitting meditation, our great vegetarian meals, and quiet time for exercise, study or contemplation.
You’ll notice that two of the retreats (Summer and Winter) say “Sesshin” and the other two (Spring and Fall) say “Retreat”. The only difference is that during the Sesshins we meditate longer in the morning and evening, and sometimes have traditional Zen ceremonies for certain occasions in the evenings. We also may be serving some of the meals in the traditional Japanese “Oryoki” style, which we will give instruction on during the week.
These are four great opportunities to go deep into your exploration of the Self and the Transcendant, with the guidance and support of Genpo Roshi and the assistant teachers and staff here at Big Mind Zen Center in Salt Lake City. We’re looking forward to seeing you and helping make your retreat experience beautiful and fulfilling.
The enrollment fee includes all meals Sunday evening to Friday evening. Onsite shared dormitory-style accommodations are an additional $30/night.
To reserve onsite lodging, please contact Chet Cannon at bigmindoffice@bigmind.org. Alternate nearby accommodations include the Haxton Manor www.haxtonmanor.com and the University of Utah Guesthouse www.universityguesthouse.com, and can be booked directly through them.
Big Mind Spring Retreat
(May 16 – 21 Sunday – Friday)
Saturday
Arrivals and Departures
Sunday
10:00 Big Mind Talk with Genpo Roshi
12:00 – 2:00 Intro to Big Mind with Kyozen Sensei
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Orientation
Monday – Friday
7:00-8:00 Sitting Meditation
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-10:30 Work Practice
10:30-11:30 Free Time
11:30-1:00 Big Mind
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Free Time
3:30-5:30 Big Mind with Genpo Roshi
6:00-6:30 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Free Time
7:30-9:15 Sitting Meditation or Big Mind Talk (optional)
(Retreat concludes with dinner on Friday)
Big Mind Zen Summer Sesshin
(July 11 –16 Sunday – Friday)
Saturday
Arrivals and Departures
Sunday
10:00 Big Mind Talk with Genpo Roshi
12:00 – 2:00 Intro to Big Mind with Kyozen Sensei
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Orientation
Monday – Friday
6:00-8:00 Sitting Meditation
8:00-8:20 Service
8:30-9:15 Breakfast (Oryoki)
9:30-10:30 Work Practice
10:30-11:30 Free Time
11:30-1:00 Big Mind
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Free Time
3:30-5:30 Big Mind with Genpo Roshi
6:00-6:30 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Free Time
7:30-9:15 Sitting Meditation or Big Mind Talk (optional)
(Retreat concludes with dinner on Friday)
Big Mind Fall Retreat
(November 7 – 12 Sunday – Friday)
Saturday
Arrivals and Departures
Sunday
10:00 Big Mind Talk with Genpo Roshi
12:00 – 2:00 Intro to Big Mind with Kyozen Sensei
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Orientation
Monday – Friday
7:00-8:00 Sitting Meditation
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-10:30 Work Practice
10:30-11:30 Free Time
11:30-1:00 Big Mind
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Free Time
3:30-5:30 Big Mind with Genpo Roshi
6:00-6:30 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Free Time
7:30-9:15 Sitting Meditation or Big Mind Talk (optional)
(Retreat concludes with dinner on Friday)
Big Mind Zen Winter “Rohatsu” Sesshin
(December 5 –12 Sunday – Sunday)
Saturday
Arrivals
Sunday
10:00 Big Mind Talk with Genpo Roshi
12:00 – 2:00 Intro to Big Mind with Kyozen Sensei
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Orientation
Monday – Saturday
6:00-8:00 Sitting Meditation
8:00-8:20 Service
8:30-9:15 Breakfast (Oryoki)
9:30-10:30 Work Practice
10:30-11:30 Free Time
11:30-1:00 Big Mind
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Free Time
3:30-5:30 Big Mind with Genpo Roshi
6:00-6:30 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Free Time
7:30-9:15 Sitting Meditation or Big Mind Talk (optional)
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