Beginner's Mind Sesshin | Zen Center of Los Angeles

Published on February 17, 2025

Beginner's Mind Sesshin Thursday, February 20 (eve) – Sunday, February 23

 

A 3-day meditation retreat

Zoom & In-person

 

Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith

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Sesshin, “to unify the mind,” is an essential practice for the deepening for one’s zazen. This introductory sesshin is designed to introduce you to sesshin practice by providing more opportunities for instruction, questions, and explanations. Full time participation is encouraged as it’s only a little over three days. If you wish to participate part time, please let Myoki know your precise attendance, including expected arrival and departure times. Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities. Housing is not guaranteed. First come, first served. 

In-person Participants:

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DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 @ NOON.

 

$25 fee for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

Zoom Participants:

Members: $40 / day; $120 full-time

Non-Members: $60 / day; $180 full-time

 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ 9AM

 

$25 fee for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

 

Email to all participants will go out on the morning of Thursday, February 20.

Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith started studying Zen in the Rinzai tradition at New York Zendo Shobo-Ji in Manhattan in 1987. At Dai Bosatsu Zendo, she received Jukai in 1994 from Eido Shimano Roshi, with whom she studied until 2000 when she moved to Los Angeles. She became a member of ZCLA in 2001 and began her studies with Roshi Egyoku. During her time in New York, Sensei Senshin also studied with various Tibetan teachers and at Fire Lotus Zendo. She was the ZCLA Program Steward from 2010 to 2022. On the Teacher’s Circle since 2016, Sensei Senshin was empowered as Dharma Holder in 2018 and as an independent Zen Teacher and Preceptor in 2019. She is a member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (LZTA), the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA), the White Plum Asanga (WPA) and the Zen Peacemaker’s Order of Disorder. She was installed as Head Teacher in April 2022.

The Zen Center policy is to turn no one away for lack of funds. If you have concerns about payments click here to request Dharma Training Fund. If you have any other questions, please contact Myoki at programsteward@zcla.org.

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