During the week leading up to December 8 – the date celebrated as the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightenment – Treetop Zen Center will host its annual Rohatsu Sesshin. The first week in December has traditionally been a period of intense practice for Zen monks in Japan, and the annual Rohatsu Sesshin continues to be an important focal point of practice at Treetop.

Several Treetop students will participate for either the entire week, or just a few days. Those not attending the retreat are welcome to drop in during any sitting period throughout the week.

A donation of $25 per full day, or $10 per meal, is requested to cover retreat costs, though no one will be turned away due to inability to pay. If you plan to attend during meal times, please call ahead to ensure that enough food is prepared – 207-465-7563.

Thursday, December 3 – Monday, December 7
6-8 a.m.: Zazen
8-9:30 a.m.: Breakfast and Jundo (Chanting at various Zen Center altars)
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Service and Zazen
11:30-12:30 p.m.: Samu (Work practice.)
12:30-2 p.m.: Lunch and Jundo
2-3:30 p.m.: Rest
3:30-5:30 p.m.: Zazen
5:30-7 p.m.: Supper and Jundo
7-9 p.m.: Zazen, Daisan, Dharma Talk

Monday, December 7
7 p.m.: Jukai Ceremony for Deborah Kelly

Tuesday, December 8
6-8 a.m.: Zazen
8-9 a.m.: Breakfast & Roundup
9-9:30 a.m.: Service
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Zazen
11:30-End: Lunch & Closing Celebration

For more information, email treetopzen@earthlink.net.