The Rohatsu Sesshin is a meditation retreat held annually at Shao Shan Temple the first week in December. This is a time of concentrated practice to commemorate Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightenment upon seeing the morning star.
This year, Rohatsu Sesshin was online and abbreviated to the weekend - December 4th - 6th, with each day focused on sitting and walking meditation. Each afternoon included a dharma talk -- this year the series of talks was based on the Seven Factors of Awakening.
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| Sitting Meditation |
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| Closing Congratulations |
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| Zazen seat |
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| Dharma Talk |
The Seven Factors of Awakening:
Mindfulness, Investigation, Effort, Joy, Tranquility, Concentration, Equanimity.
