Rohatsu
Honoring Shakyamuni Buddha’s Awakening
Tuesday, December 8th - Wednesday, December 9th
4:30 pm ET - 4:00 am ET(NY)
Rōhatsu, is a celebration of the historical Buddha’s awakening. In Zen this is observed the 8th day of the 12th month. Zen monks and layperson followers stay up the entire night in zazen practice in community.
Find Out More Why We Celebrate Rohatsu
Evening Practice Structure
Each meditation practice session will begin at half past the hour beginning at 4:30 ET (New York). Each zazen period will last for 50 minutes followed by a 10 minute break. Our clergy leaders will change every two hours, serving as jiki-jitsu and host. Participants are requested to begin and end a practice period together. Participants are welcome to come for as many practice periods you are comfortable with.
Our Rohatsu Clergy Leadership
Event Schedule
All times in ET (New York)
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Heisoku Maik Bain - Starts 9:30 GMT
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Hosho Don Koehler
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm - Emyo Darlene Tataryn
10:30 pm - 12:30 am - Ekai Joel Kreisberg
12:30 am - 2:30 am - Ming Po Larry Matthews
2:30 am - 4:00 am - Engo Michael Jackson
There is no fee for this event.
Dana gifts welcomed.
