Rohatsu Sesshin: Buddha's Enlightenment Celebration Retreat
Schedule
Sat Dec 06 2025 at 07:30 am to 02:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1105 Elm St, Youngstown, OH, United States, Ohio 44505 | Youngstown, OH
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In a Zen sesshin (“to settle the mind”), we enter that space, sitting quietly together for long stretches of time, allowing it to settle into our bones and bodies. It’s simple and often challenging. It can become a sort of adventure in discovering ourselves. It’s also a way of giving our support to the universe, including all the human activities and difficulties, while accepting the way it gives life to all of us.Join Rev. Daiken Nelson Roshi, a respected Zen Teacher from New York City, together with Rev. Joseph Boyd of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown (UUYO), for a transformative day-long meditation retreat. This special event will also feature a collaborative partnership with Rev. Umi Dan Rotnem Sesei from Open Door Zen in Columbiana.
Please bring something to share for breakfast and/or lunch and RSVP if you plan to attend for any length of time by emailing: [email protected]
There is no set fee, and all programming and travel expenses for Roshi Daiken are supported by your donations.
Thank you for giving generously.
Schedule
Friday, December 5th
7:25 PM Be in seats
7:30 PM - 7:55 PM Meditation
7:55 PM - 8:00 PM Kinhin
8:00 PM - 8:25 PM Meditation
8:25 PM - 8:30 PM Kinhin
8:30 PM - 8:55 PM Meditation
Saturday, December 6th
7:35 AM - 8:00 AM Meditation
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM Kinhin
8:05 AM - 8:30 AM Meditation
8:30 AM - Verse of the Kesa
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM Breakfast Break (Silent)
9:00 AM - 9:25 AM Meditation
9:25 AM - 9:30 AM Kinhin
9:30 AM -10:00 AM Dharma Talk
10:00 AM -10:15 AM Brief Break
10:20 AM -10:45 AM Meditation
10:45 AM -10:50 AM Kinhin
10:50 AM -11:15 AM Meditation
11:15 AM -11:20 AM Kinhin
11:20 AM -11:45 AM Meditation
11:45 AM - Bodhisattva Vows
Noon - Lunch and conversation
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1105 Elm St, Youngstown, OH, United States, Ohio 44505Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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