Year-Round Daily Programme
Throughout the year, long-term and short-term residents follow an ongoing programme. Everybody is welcome to join—also in between Sesshins—for a week or longer, preferably arriving on a Saturday.
First-time participants
Newcomers are expected to attend a Gyoji (lit. continuous practice) week first by way of introduction. After completing such a week, they can participate in all scheduled activities. Gyoji weeks feature the regular daily schedule, and give newcomers and old-timers a chance to meet and learn together in an atmosphere that is less formal than during Sesshin.
Free Introductory Evening
Every Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, newcomers are welcome to join a temple tour, public service, and meditation afterwards. Please send us an email if you would like to attend.
Gyōji Week & Regular Daily Schedule
05:25 Wake up
06:00 Zazen
07:30 Morning Service
08:00 Breakfast (oryoki)
09:30 Samu
12:50 Noon Service
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Rest
16:30–17:50 — see below
18:00 Supper
19:30 Zazen
21:15 Four Vows
21:45 Lights out
Saturday: 16:30 Sutra Reading class
Sunday: 11:30 Study class / 16:30 Zazen / 19:00 Public Service
Monday: 16:30 Individual practice / 19:30 Zazen; River of Zen continuation class – by announcement
Tuesday: 16:30 Individual practice.
Wednesday: 16:30 Zazen / 19:30 Zazen; Right Speech Class
The schedule may change depending on the circumstances.