At Great Tree, sesshins (Buddhist retreats) are, as much as possible, silent.

Men and women are both invited to attend and stay at the temple for the duration of a retreat. Sesshins consist of zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), work periods, and oryoki meals. Meals are vegan. Participants are expected to share cooking and cleaning up duties. Sesshins begin at 7:00 pm the first night with a light supper and end at noon the last day. If you can only attend part of a sesshin, you are still welcome. Please let us know the dates you will attend on the registration form. We ask, as much as possible, that people all start the sesshin together.

May 2-5, 2008
May 23-May 30, 2008
October 3-6, 2008
November 1-5, 2008
December 1-7, 2008

Cost:
3 nights $100 for members, $120 for non-members
7 nights $200 for members, $240 for non-members

We ask you bring your own sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, toiletries, and other necessities. We do not wear shoes in the temple, so please bring indoor slippers if you need them. Also, please bring clothes and shoes for work period. If you are a sensitive sleeper, please bring earplugs, as accommodations are dormitory style.