Zazenkai or “Day of Zen” is a chance to deepen our practice. We have the opportunity to sit together for a longer period of time than on Wednesday evenings. We maintain contemplative silence during zazenkai until our Way of Council at the end.

Registration will be posted in late January.

Our Program Includes: zazen periods with kinhin, teisho (talks by Zen teachers), dokusan, chant practice, and tea and light snacks. We end with a Way of Council. Our typical schedule is at the bottom of this page. Please bring a bag lunch, and wear comfortable clothes that are clean and non-distracting. A refrigerator and microwave are available.

Zazenkai is held from 8:40 AM to 3:00 PM at the Silver Spring Zendo. Be seated by 8:55 AM for first bell at 9:00 AM.