Rohatsu Sesshin

Wednesday 3rd to Monday 8th December
This sesshin is led by Maggie Gluek, roshi at the Annandale zendo
When Gautama’s eyeball vanishes,
Plum blossoms in snow, just one branch,
Become thorn branches, here, everywhere, right now.
Laughing, spring wind blows madly.
(tr. Kaz Tanahashi)
Rohatsu celebrates the Buddha’s awakening. This moment outside of time is traditionally commemorated in time on December 8. At sesshin we commit ourselves in turn to the Buddha’s timeless path of practice and realisation.
Our five-day non-residential sesshin will be held at Sydney Zen Centre, 251 Young Street, Annandale, beginning Wednesday evening December 3 and running through lunchtime on Wednesday December 8.
Participants can choose to attend full-time or in specific blocks (early morning, morning, afternoon, evening) on specific days. This flexible structure is designed to accommodate the demands of peoples’ busy lives, particularly at this time of year.
The schedule includes zazen, walking meditation, sutra recitation, dokusan and teisho.
All participants are asked to attend Wednesday evening for the opening of sesshin, unless there are exceptional reasons not to.
Supper will be provided Thursday-Sunday evenings, and breakfast on Thursday-Sunday mornings.
COST
Full Time: SZC member $430, Non-member $470
Part time: SZC member $22 per block, Non-member $26 per block
Rohatsu flyer & application form
Rohatsu application form is an interactive pdf. Please fill out the blocks of sitting you wish to attend and send it to:
Sophie Zaccone sophie.kathryn@icloud.com
Please return application form with full payment by November . Late applications create difficulties for planners.
SZC will hold 4 sesshins in 2026:
Autumn Sesshin at Kodoji, led by Subhana Barzaghi, roshi & apprentice teacher Peter Bursky
Saturday th April – Saturday th April (including Easter Monday)
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Winter Sesshin at Annandale & Online, led by Jane Andino, roshi & apprentice teacher Peter Bursky
Friday th June – Wednesday th June (incl. Kings Birthday)
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Spring Sesshin at Kodoji, led by Gillian Coote, with apprentice teacher Will Moon
Saturday th October – Saturday th October
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Rohatsu Sesshin at Annandale, led by Maggie Gluek, roshi (non-residential)
Friday December – Monday th December
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