THE ZEN GROUP OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Sesshin is a Japanese term meaning 'to settle the Mind, to touch the Mind, to convey the Mind'.

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The term is used in Zen Buddhism to describe intensive periods of zazen meditation and dokusan that take place over a period of days, traditionally seven.

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Sesshin encourages deepening of practice.

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 Sesshin Dates - 2023

 

Bunuru (March) Sesshin  -  3rd to 8th March 

     Djilba(First Spring) Sesshin -  23rd to 30th September      ​

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Mari Rhydwen Roshi, Chris Barker Sensei and Ross Bolleter Roshi (emeritus teacher) will be leading the ZGWA 7-day Djilba (First Spring) Sesshin at Mt Helena Retreat Centre.