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So, retreats, what we call sesshin, currently only roll around twice a year during the formal church year.
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In Zen it's called a sesshin, where you sit and meditate most of the day in long, marathon sessions each lasting maybe a forty minutes and then you rise and walk in silence for a few minutes before sitting down and meditating some more.
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Sign up and attend a sesshin conducted by any American Roshi (approximately an Abbot) given Inka (approximately certification) by any recognized Zen lineage.
The Volokh Conspiracy » “Game Show Looks to Convert Atheists”: 2009
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He graciously said I could close my eyes now if I wanted because he'd already painted them but as a matter of pride, and in continuing my sesshin I combated the sleepiness and rededicated myself.
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The talk rarely exceeds fifteen minutes in duration, and is considered by some to be the 'focal point' of the sesshin.
Combat in the North Gallery Fox, Celina 2008
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Appropos of the "5 Questions" meme, I hope I can get Shokai to answer these questions; his blog is one of my regular stops: 1. You are in sesshin, and it is the fourth day.
5 Questions for Shokai Mumon 2005
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During sesshin, it is not at all good to appear for some sittings, then disappear for part of the day and then reappear again; we must follow the schedule.
Archive 2004-10-01 Mumon 2004
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During sesshin, it is not at all good to appear for some sittings, then disappear for part of the day and then reappear again; we must follow the schedule.
Coming soon.... entries on Zen... Mumon 2004
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April 2 and sesshin starts at 7 p.m. with a light supper.
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A three-day sesshin, or silent retreat, will be held April 2-4 at Great Tree Zen Temple,
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