# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rohatsu Sesshin (meditation retreat) Nov. 30 - Dec 7, 2025
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: You are invited to Rohatsu Sesshin, the annual retreat celebrating the Enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha.About this EventDuring Rohatsu sesshin we celebrate Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightment by dedicating ourselves to zazen practice. As the darkest days of the year approach, we sit together with the principle of awakening, fully opening to the 'wisdom beyond wisdom' that becomes bright in sitting meditation.This year's Rohatsu will be co-led by So'on Jim Hare and Paravritti Doralee Grindler Katonah. The teaching will be based on the Sattipatthana Sutra, the sutra on the four establishments or foundations of mindfullness.This retreat is offered partly online and partly in-person. Please see the attached schedule for details. The in-person days include formal Oryoki meals for lunch and dinner. There will be Dharma talks on days 2, 6,7, and 8. For more information or to request a reduced fee or scholarship, please contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org.Note that this retreat is intended for experienced practitioners. Participants should have a regular sitting practice and have attended several one-day retreats at Valley Streams or elsewhere. There will be instruction in Oryoki meal practice for those not familiar with it.SCHEDULE:Valley Streams Zen SanghaRohatsu Sesshin 2025 (November 30 – December 7)(Hybrid events are held both online and in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center)Sunday evening, Nov. 30 (online)7:30 Welcome and Orientation8:00 Zazen8:30 RefugesMorning PracticeMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 1-3(online)Thursday, Dec. 4 (hybrid)6:00 Zazen6:30 Kinhin6:40 Zazen7:10 ServiceEvening PracticeMonday, Dec. 2 (hybrid)7:00 Usual Monday program of Zazen, Service, and Dharma talkTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Dec. 2 – Dec. 4 (online)5:00 Zazen5:30 ServiceBreak/Dinner7:30 Zazen8:00 Kinhin8:10 Zazen8:40 RefugesFriday, Dec. 5: Full-Day Sitting, 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. (in-person)Saturday, Dec. 6: Full-Day Sitting, 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. (in-person)Sunday Morning, Dec. 7: Half-Day Sitting and Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon (in person), followed by closing informal lunch and clean-up.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sacramento/rohatsu-sesshin-meditation-retreat-nov-30-dec-7-2025/100001962666212475
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 87.21, max: 87.21, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sacramento
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Valley Streams Zen @ Sacramento Dharma Center
- **lat**: 38.5516248
- **long**: -121.38101210000002
- **full address**: Valley Streams Zen @ Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rohatsu Sesshin (meditation retreat) Nov. 30 - Dec 7, 2025 being held?
  - **A:** Rohatsu Sesshin (meditation retreat) Nov. 30 - Dec 7, 2025 takes place on Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm at Valley Streams Zen @ Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Rohatsu Sesshin (meditation retreat) Nov. 30 - Dec 7, 2025?
  - **A:** Tickets for Rohatsu Sesshin (meditation retreat) Nov. 30 - Dec 7, 2025 are priced at USD 87 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 87 + USD 7 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rohatsu Sesshin (meditation retreat) Nov. 30 - Dec 7, 2025?
  - **A:** Rohatsu Sesshin (meditation retreat) Nov. 30 - Dec 7, 2025 is organized by Valley Streams Zen Sangha.

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