2013 Sesshins - Scheduled the first weekend of the month, except for August & September. Please check the Retreat Registration for programs that are not sesshins.

• February 1 – 3
  
• March 1 – 3
• April 5 – 10
• May 3 – 8
• June 7 – 12 (Summer Intensive students included).
  
• July 5 – 7
• October 4 – 9
• November 1 – 6
• Rohatusu: November 29 – Dec 4
• Year End: December 26 – January 1, 2014
  

Sesshins begin at 5pm on Friday evening, with orientation, followed by a light meal. Beginners must start on Friday. Plan to arrive after 4pm with enough time to park, unload, and get settled. Please inquire if you wish to arrive earlier or stay later (read about extending your stay below).

Experienced students may join in for a minimum of one complete day, beginning in the evening or early morning, staying through the day. Please contact us by phone if you wish to join in for the weekend only or a partial stay and we can discuss a favorable schedule.

• Sesshins vary only in length, usually 3 – 5 days at Great Tree and are usually led by Rev. Munnich. The schedule does not vary, unlike retreats which may address a specific topic or practice.  Retreats may be taught by guest teacher or co-taught with Rev. Munnich and vary content, duration and daily schedule.
• Fees listed above apply to Sesshins. Note: RETREAT FEES MAY VARY IF TAUGHT BY GUEST TEACHER.
• Practice Days and classes are usually 1/2 day or 1 day events, with no overnight option, and dana is suggested.
• Membership discounts may not apply to retreats. We do not offer work-exchange program, and if you need financial assistance, please contact office {at}greattreetemple{dot}org.

Extending your Practice Time at Great Tree

If you would like to come early or extend your stay, please contact us.  The  rate is $60. per night for non-members and $40. for members. This helps cover our costs in a modest fashion and applies to arriving early, staying over or outside of a retreat or sesshin. 

You must follow the daily schedule which begins at 6am and help with food preparation and clean up or other work-service, in the tradition of monastics.

Please read more about Life at Great Tree and Your Stay at Great Tree above under Registration.  As a residential practice center, we  cannot rent or offer space as accommodations to the public. 

Deposit amount for events  is approximately 1/2 total.

• Note: The Year End Sesshin is followed by Temple Cleaning and Ringing in the New Year and only dana is requested if you wish to stay through following the sesshin.  Please RSVP when you register so we can reserve your space. We have limited accommodations, and men and women are housed separately.

Check list for a Complete Registration:

1. Send in your Personal Information Form by snail mail to protect your confidentiality.
2. Send it so it arrives no later than 7 days prior to the event. (Mail takes 5-7 days).
3. Complete fee  payment 7 days prior to the event start date. This reduces paperwork on arrival.
4.  If you need to cancel, contact us ASAP.
5. Click here to submit your payment online.

More About Sesshins

Men and women are both invited to attend and stay at the temple for the duration of the sesshin. Sesshins consist of zanzen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), work-service periods, and oryoki meals. Menus are vegan. Participants are expected to share cooking and cleaning up duties. If you can only attend part of a sesshin, you are will welcome. Please let us know the dates you plan to attend on the registration form. We ask that everyone begin together on Friday and stay at least through Sunday breakfast.  For more, read ABOUT SESSHINS

If you are new to Great Tree, please contact us before you register. Or, plan a visit to Sunday Sangha, Thursday Morning Practice to get a sense of practice at Great Tree and meet with Rev. Munnich.

More  Registration Information

• Please contact us if you  have questions about practice at Great Tree.
• Sesshin Schedule – click here to see the daily schedule for a sesshin.

About Membership:

Are you a Member?  Membership is elective and up to you. The answer is YES  if you have received email  updates or our newsletter 90 days prior to registration.  If you are NOT on a mailing list but would like to learn more, check out MEMBERSHIP.  To assist those who are frequent participants, members may opt for reduced fees.

Complete your Registration – Submit a Personal Information Form with your Payment.

In order for your registration to be complete, we ask that you submit a Great Tree Personal Reservation Form and send it to us by snail mail. Everyone who attends is asked to fill out this form and we ask that it be on hand when you arrive.

If you are unable to print one, please request one to be sent to you and return it to Great Tree no later than 7  days prior to the start of the event.