Join us for a day and a half day zazenkai commemorating the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha. There will be a special ceremony conducted on Sunday where the Baby Buddha will be bathed with sweet hydrangea tea. 

Suggested donation of $10, but any amount you are able to give is deeply appreciated. The retreat will be at the zendo in Albuquerque and will be hybrid (in-person and online). 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.

Hanamatsuri Zazenkai: Birth of the Buddha

Saturday, April 18

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 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 19

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