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Saturday, December 7 • 8 am – 4 pm EST
Location: Online

Every December Buddhists around the world offer their gratitude and attention to the joyful teaching and celebration of the Buddha’s enlightenment. At OMS we celebrate with the virtual Buddha’s Enlightenment Zazenkai, a full day of zazen (silent meditation) that includes oryoki (a silent, mindful meal), daisan or private teaching with Zuisei, and a dharma talk, also given by Guiding Teacher Zuisei Goddard.

This sit is open, which means there are no timed periods of meditation—you’re welcome to stand, take breaks, or adjust your posture as needed. Here are the day’s schedule and chants. You’re welcome and encouraged to join us for the whole day, or for part of it as your schedule allows.

The cost for the program is $59, but you’re welcome to make a different donation. Just let us know it’s for this retreat. No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.

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