Open Gate Zen Collective

Practice Period 2024

June 21st - July 28th    

36 days practice period. 

It is a beautiful reminder of our everyday life practice, How our ordinary life becomes the way of a Buddha. It is our annual intensive practice period; we will study the Teachings of Bodhidharma. He is our first Zen Ancestor, bringing Buddhism into China circa 4th Century.

During a Practice Period, we intensify our daily practice by sitting zazen more frequently, studying in classes, having private interviews with Sensei Shinzan, engaging in council practice, a weekend retreat, precepts-ceremony and having a Zen Retreat Sesshin, also we will have seminars for the year 2024-2025 continuing exploring and study the Bodhidharma Teachings. 

All participants will choose the level of their commitment. They are creating their realistic schedule. We will support each other through a buddy system.