Kōan Café and Afternoon Retreat

Kōan Café: 10:30am-12:30pm

Come explore traditional Zen kōans in a non-traditional way through seriously playful community sharing. Melissa Rōshi and David Rōshi will guide you through the exploration of individual kōans, using meditation, free association, and group dialogue. Kōan café practice helps to illuminate these ancient and often enigmatic stories and clarify what it means to be alive and free as human beings. Everyone is welcome: prior experience working with kōans is not necessary. Pre-registration is required. Follow this link to register.

Afternoon Retreat: 1:30-3:30pm

This two-hour retreat will be an opportunity to practice meditation (zazen) in community. Melissa Rōshi and David Rōshi will offer optional individual meetings (dokusan) throughout the practice period. Pre-registration is not required.

Upcoming Dates: September 21, October 12, November 16, December 21*

*the December retreat will be followed by a Jukai (precepts) ceremony at 5 pm