UPCOMING EVENTS

#April 25–30 Sakura Spring Sesshin
#May 23–28 Falling Flowers Sesshin
#June 13–18, *Gyōji Week

*Gyōji Weeks are open to all newcomers – with or without previous experience – at Zen River. After participating in one Gyōji Week, you are welcome to join future Gyōji Weeks, sesshins, and the regular daily schedule.

Calendar of Events at Zen River Temple 2026

Newcomers, having completed a first Gyōji Week, please feel welcome to join at any time, outside of calendar events.

To register please send an email to office@zenrivertemple.org
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SPRING INTERIM 2026MARCH 14–MAY 23
March 21–22Rakusu Sewing Sesshin
April 3–5 (was 03/27-29)Bodhidharma Weekend Sesshin
April 11–16Gyōji Week
April 25–30Sakura Spring Sesshin
SUMMER ANGO 2026MAY 23–AUGUST 22
May 23–28 Falling Flowers Sesshin
June 13–18Gyōji Week
June 26–29Closed for White Plum Meeting
July 11–16Young Minds Seminar
JULY 25–AUGUST 22SUMMER MONTH-LONG (4 weeks)
July 25–30Sesshin week 1 (5-day)
August 1–6Sesshin week 2 (5-day)
August 8–13Sesshin week 3 (5-day)
August 15–22Sesshin week 4 (7-day)
August 22 11:00 Shuso Hossenshiki Ceremony
FALL INTERIM 2026SEPTEMBER 5– NOVEMBER 20 (dates are subject to change)
September 5–10Gyōji Week
September 18–20Weekend Sesshin 
October 3–8 (tentative date)Gyōji Week
October 17–22Falling Leaves Sesshin
November 7–12Gyōji Week
WINTER ANGO 2026–27NOVEMBER 21– FEBRUARY 28 2027
November 21–28Winter Rohatsu Sesshin 
December 12–17 Gyōji Week
December 27-Janary 1 2027 New Years Sesshin
January 3–8 Snow Sesshin
January 16–21Gyōji Week
February 5–7 Young Minds Seminar
February 20–28Ango Closing Sesshin

Sesshin Schedule


04:55 Wake up
05:00 Tea & Coffee
05:30 Zazen (3 periods)
07:30 Morning Service
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Samu / work
10:45 Yoga/exercise
11:00 Tea & Coffee
11:30 Zazen & Dharma talk
12:40 Zazen
13:10 Noon Service
13:20 Lunch
15:30 Tea & Coffee
16:00 Zazen (3 periods)
17:50 Evening Service
18:00 Supper
19:30 Zazen (3 periods)
21:15 Four Vows
21:20 Tea
21:45 Lights out