Join us for a two and a half day sesshin commemorating the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha. There will be a special ceremony conducted on Sunday bathing Baby Buddha. 

Suggested donation of $20, but any amount you are able to give is deeply appreciated. The retreat will be hybrid (in-person and online) at the California Street Zendo location in Albuquerque. All are welcome to come and go as needed.   

To make sure enough food is prepared, please let Rev. Shindo know if you plan to attend in person at shindovillanueva@gmail.com.

Click here for Sunday's liturgy card.

Hanamatsuri Sesshin: Birth of the Buddha 

Friday, April 11

6:00-6:05 Welcome

6:05-6:50 zazen/kinhin/zazen

6:50-7:00 Break

7:00-7:50 zazen/kinhin/zazen

7:50-8:00 Arrange the zendo 

Saturday, April 12

8:00-8:05 Arrival & Retreat Reminders

8:05-8:55 zazen/kinhin/zazen

8:55-9:00 Break

9:00-9:30 Opening Service, Tea, & Dharma Talk

9:30-9:50 zazen

9:50-10:00 Break

10:00-10:50 zazen/kinhin/zazen

10:50-11:00 Break

11:00-11:50 zazen/kinhin/zazen

11:50-12:00 Break & Lunch Preparations

12:00-1:00 Guided Oryoki Lunch

1:00-2:10 Samu

2:10-3:00 zazen/kinhin/zazen

3:00-4:00 Break and Individual Dharma Study

4:00-4:50 zazen/kinhin/zazen

4:50-5:00 Closing Service

Sunday, April 13

8:00-8:50 zazen/kinhin/zazen

8:50-9:00 Break

9:00-9:50 zazen/kinhin/zazen

9:50-10:00 Break and Service Preparations

10:00-10:30 Bathing the Buddha, Tea, Dharma Talk 

10:30-10:50 zazen

10:50-11:00 Closing Verses & Reflections