Location: Upaya Zen Center Santa Fe, NM
Instructor(s): Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD; Roshi Enkyo O'Hara; Sensei Kaz Tanahashi
Dear friends,
We are hoping to open Upaya’s temple doors for Rohatsu Sesshin 2021. Of course, this is contingent on causes and conditions. We thank you so much for your interest in attending onsite Rohatsu.
Since registration is limited for our onsite programs, we suggest you make an early deposit to reserve your space. In the event that we are not able to open, your deposit will be refunded or you can make it as a donation.
We are accepting deposits from those who have previously submitted an application and have attended a prior sesshin. The deposit to cover your food and lodging is $100 (full price forthcoming). Please email or call our registrar, Roberta, to secure your spot. She can be reached at registrar@upaya.org or by calling 505-986-8518 ext 112.
If you wish to participate in Rohatsu and have not attended a prior sesshin, we ask you to fill out an application; click here.
When we know if Rohatsu will be onsite, we will be in touch with you, after we review your application.
Because of the pandemic, plans are very fluid. We thank you for your patience, and truly hope we can welcome you onsite in 2021. And no matter what happens we will offer Rohatsu online, which you can register for separately (link forthcoming).
Rev. Joan Jiko Halifax
Abbot, Upaya Zen Center
Santa Fe, NM
Rohatsu Sesshin marks the enlightenment of the Buddha. It is a powerful gathering of practitioners and friends who are dedicated to realizing the way. Roshis Joan Halifax and Enkyo O’Hara, and Sensei Kaz Tanahashi explore the enlightenment of the Buddha, the story and its meaning in our lives today, during this powerful annual retreat.
The retreat is in silence, with sitting and walking meditation, eating formally as a community, daily dharma talks, private interviews with teachers, liturgy and samu. Sesshin provides a powerful container supporting the unification of body and mind, and our individuality with the community and the world. Roshi Joan Halifax is Abbot of Upaya Zen Center. Roshi Enkyo O’Hara is Abbot of Village Zendo, and Sensei Kaz Tanahashi is a Dogen Scholar.
Roshi Joan reviews applications. This is the only sesshin that Roshi leads during the year. In general, she prioritizes attendance for her students and those of Roshi Enkyo, as well as people who have experience with sitting longer sesshin in the past. We also ask that you are able to commit to sitting the entire sesshin with the community. We are not be able to accommodate late comers or those who wish to leave early.
*Special note about oryoki — in this tradition, all meals are vegan and gluten-free. We are unable to accommodate further dietary sensitivities. If your dietary sensitivities are outside of vegan and gluten-free, we suggest you consider another retreat option.
Rohatsu sesshin is a wonderful experience, and it is also demanding in many ways. Thoughtfully consider before applying. We ask that you graciously understand if we are unable to accommodate your request to attend. If we cannot accept you at this time, please consider signing up for one of the other programs and sesshins that are offered at Upaya throughout the year.
LODGING FILLS QUICKLY. WE ENCOURAGE EARLY LODGING COMMITMENT.
Acceptance into Rohatsu is based on an application.
Click here to complete on-line Rohatsu application.
Additionally, click here for a downloadable PDF of Guidelines of Conduct for a Practice Period/Sesshin/Rohatsu. At the end of the Rohatsu questionnaire, you will be asked to affirm that you have read the Guidelines. Thank you.
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY (effective 7.8.15)
Should you need to cancel, please consider donating your previously made payment to Upaya.
Balances are due October 2, for this retreat.
Upaya retains a $50 processing fee for all cancellations prior to September 15th.
If you cancel from September 16-October 2, Upaya retains the $100 deposit.
If you cancel anytime from October 3-31, 50% of all fees (the tuition and housing upgrade, if applicable) is non-refundable.
If you cancel anytime from November 1 – December 1, 100% of your tuition and housing upgrade (if applicable) is non-refundable.
We encourage trip insurance in the event a last minute situation out of your control prevents your attendance.
Registration for this event includes free dormitory lodging for all 7 nights. After registration, you'll have the option of upgrading your lodging at a discounted rate if you prefer.