Retreats
Retreats
Stilling the mind
Silent retreats (sesshins) offer an opportunity to develop a deeper contemplative prayer life, strengthened by the presence of others. Zazen or sitting meditation is the practice of stilling the mind through attentiveness to the breath. Together with stillness of the body, this frees the mind from its ordinary activities of thinking, and speculating.
Zen silent retreats are open to persons of all religious and non-religious affiliations; they includes zazen (seated meditation in 25 minute periods), kinhin (walking meditation), chanting, dharma talks and daisan (one on one interviews with the teachers), and beginners instruction.
ANGOS – During the Lenten and Advent seasons, Roshi Kennedy often presents a reading each weekday that he is not travelling in order to support the deepening of our practice. We call these periods of intensified practice Angos. You can view an archive of our Ango readings here
Upcoming Retreats (Sesshins)
Before first coming to the zendo, located at 50 Glenwood Avenue, Jersey City, it is a good idea to let us know you are coming so we can make sure someone is here to meet you and orient you. Please email morningstarzen@gmail.com if you plan to come. Brief beginner instruction is offered during the 9 a.m. sitting on Saturday, and you should plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. on your first visit.
2020 Retreats
March 27-29 Copper Beech Institute, West Hartford, CT contact info@copperbeechinstitute.org
July 15-20 Grey Heron Zendo, Dominican Retreat Center, Tallagh , Ireland. To register Contact Anita Kenny, retreathouse@eircom.net, Tel. 011 353 (1) 404 8123
August 16-22 Mercy by the Sea, Madison, CT https://programs.mercybythesea.org/CourseCatalog/ScheduleVie w.asp?ScheduleId=3250
September 25-27 Garrison Institute, New York REGISTER
October 15-18 Grey Heron Zendo, Dominican Retreat Center, Tallagh Ireland. To register Contact Anita Kenny, retreathouse@eircom.net, Tel. 011 353 (1) 404 8123
Nov 12- November 15 Grand Coteau, LA The Jesuit Spirituality Center at St Charles College https://jesuitspiritualitycenter.org/2020-retreat/
