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SUMMARY:Intro to Zen Sesshin: Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 9 – Sunday\, February 11\nThis course is offered in-person & virtually \nExplore the benefits of a silent retreat with Mountain Cloud—discover how it can enrich both your practice & your life.\nRegistration is Now Open!\nRegister for Online Attendance\nRegister for In-Person Attendance \nThis weekend retreat is crafted to support individuals new to Zen-style retreats or those adopting a “beginner’s mind” approach to this powerful practice. We’ll delve into how the retreat format enhances our well-being and experience the enriching effects of extended silence and stillness on our practice. Whether you’re new to “sesshin” experiences\, haven’t attended one recently\, or simply seek more support for your practice\, we invite you to join us. To attend in person\, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks\, vaccinations\, and testing. \n∞ \nWhat to expect\n\nCommute\, attend online\, or stay on campus to settle on our 20 acre land in the Santa Fe foothills\nReceive practice support through talks\, Q&As\, optional 1-1 with the Sanbo teacher\nGuided movement throughout to support your body during extended sitting\nThree nourishing\, home-cooked\, vegetarian meals a day \nDedicated rest periods for you to fully immerse yourself in the tranquility of silence and stillness.\n\nSample Retreat Schedule (MT)\nsubject to change \nFriday \n\n6pm – 7:30pm: Group Dinner & Orientation\n7:30 – 8:00: Zendo Orientation & Meditation\n\nSaturday \n\n7:00am — 8:00am: Movement & Meditation\n8:00am – 9:30am: Breakfast & Work Practice\n9:30am -12:00pm: Movement\, Talk\, Q&A & Meditation\n12:00pm – 2:30pm: Lunch & Rest\n2:30pm – 5:30pm: Movement\, Meditation\, 1 on 1 support\n5:30 pm – 7:00pm: Dinner & Break\n7:00pm – 8:30pm: Meditation Session\n\nSunday \n\n7:00am — 8:00am: Movement & Meditation\n8:00am – 9:30am: Breakfast & Work Practice\n9:30am -12:00pm: Movement\, Meditation & Closing\n12:00pm: Lunch\n\n∞ \nStay with us \nImmerse yourself fully in the experience by staying onsite at our rustic campus in the foothills. Revel in the tranquility and simplicity\, escaping the everyday clutter of your life. Explore our trails\, and bask in the expansive views of the Santa Fe Valley and the night sky. In-Person: $249 (25% and 50% Needs-Based scholarships available) Register here to attend in person \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nYour Guide\nScott Thornton is an Assistant Teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage and the Residency Director at Mountain Cloud. He has been a student of Ruben Habito Roshi for 22 years at The Maria Kannon Zen Center in Dallas\, TX\, and soon will be moving to Santa Fe to practice at Mountain Cloud and to direct its Residents Program.  He has been a Clinical Psychologist for 34 years. His first career was in Theater\, and he is still an active singer/songwriter and performer. During this retreat\, you can choose to sit with Scott in our Zendo most mornings\, attend the weekly Intro Class on Sundays from 10-11:15 am\, or receive personalized 1-1 guidance. Read this lovely interview by Richard McDaniel with Scott about his journey into meditation.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/intro-to-zen-sesshin-weekend-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sanbo Zen,Special Events
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