Winter Ango Closing Sesshin

A deep week of silent Zen practice for experienced practitioners: zazen, oryoki meals, chanting, teisho, dokusan, and samu.

We close with the traditional Hossenshiki for our Head Monk Alessandro Shinkdō Tesolin — and yes… all dragons and elephants are warmly invited to challenge the Shuso in spirited Dharma Combat!

We’re honoured that Kakita Rōshi, Sōkan of the European Soto School, will witness the ceremony and give an evening talk on Friday 27th.

A few places are still open — contact the office soon if you’d like to join.

New to Zen? Our Gyōji Weeks might be a good place to start:
https://www.zenrivertemple.org/calendar/

Also check out other Contests in Winsum.