Rohatsu Retreat Hosted by Boundless Heart

Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) holds a lot of significance for those who practice Zen Buddhism. It’s a day that commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment, which acts as a source of inspiration for all practitioners on their own spiritual journeys.

Essentially, the holiday and celebrations surrounding it highlight the potential for anyone to attain enlightenment through dedicated practice and meditation, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Boundless Heart is hosting Rohatsu Day of Zazen, an all day retreat on Saturday, December 6, from 8 am to 3 pm at the UU Fellowship of Winston-Salem. Participants will observe noble silence throughout the day.

Schedule Subject to Reality:
7:30 am Coffee and tea, light healthy snacks (all day)
8:00 – 9:30 am Zazen, kinhin, zazen, kinhin, zazen, fukanzazengi
9:30 break
10 am – 10:45 Dharma reflection and zazen
10:45 - 11:15 break
11:15 -12:00 Zazen-kinhin-zazen
12:00 – 1:00 Meal chant, Lunch and Rest
1:00-2:00 Tai Chi with Misako Kay
2:15-3:00 Zazen, closing

Questions? Email Jissan at boundlessheart@uufws.org or caron@uufws.org.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Dana: The practice of cultivating an open heart by offering support, time, or material goods without expecting anything in return. It is a fundamental practice for spiritual growth.

During the retreat, you receive dana from your teacher -- who is sharing their teachings free of charge.  To offer dana to your teacher, CLICK HERE to access the UUFWS secure giving page.


1. From the first dropdown, choose Give to Choose Give to - Click to Select a fund.


2. From the dropdown, choose Give to Other


3. For Describe in Comments on the 2nd screen, please type TEACHER DANA. 

During the retreat, you receive dana from the UU Fellowship -- who is sharing the gathering space and providing food free of charge.  To offer dana to UUFWS, CLICK HERE.


1. From the first dropdown, choose Give to Choose Give to - Click to Select a fund.


2. From the dropdown, choose Give to Other


3. For Describe in Comments on the 2nd screen, please type  RETREAT COSTS

 
 

Description

Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) holds a lot of significance for those who practice Zen Buddhism. It’s a day that commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment, which acts as a source of inspiration for all practitioners on their own spiritual journeys.

Essentially, the holiday and celebrations surrounding it highlight the potential for anyone to attain enlightenment through dedicated practice and meditation, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Boundless Heart is hosting Rohatsu Day of Zazen, an all day retreat on Saturday, December 6, from 8 am to 3 pm at the UU Fellowship of Winston-Salem. Participants will observe noble silence throughout the day.

Schedule Subject to Reality:
7:30 am Coffee and tea, light healthy snacks (all day)
8:00 – 9:30 am Zazen, kinhin, zazen, kinhin, zazen, fukanzazengi
9:30 break
10 am – 10:45 Dharma reflection and zazen
10:45 - 11:15 break
11:15 -12:00 Zazen-kinhin-zazen
12:00 – 1:00 Meal chant, Lunch and Rest
1:00-2:00 Tai Chi with Misako Kay
2:15-3:00 Zazen, closing

Questions? Email Jissan at boundlessheart@uufws.org or caron@uufws.org.