Sitting and Special Events Schedule

 

The Vista Zen Center is open for sitting:

 

Monday – Friday
8am – 9:10am

Tuesday Evening
6:30pm – 8:45pm

Sunday Morning
9am – 10:30am

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.

 

Zazenkai – One day retreat

 

A zazenkai is usually scheduled for one Saturday or Sunday each month. The zazenkai begins at 8:30am with three 25 minute sitting periods followed by a talk. A potluck lunch is served at noon followed by a short rest period. Then, a 30 minute work-practice period followed by two more 25 minute sitting period conclude the day around 4pm.

The suggested donation fee is $16

 

Intensive Retreats - 3, 5, and 7 day

 

All students are encouraged to attend retreats full or part-time. Retreats help to center the student and build mindfulness. Please visit the center for the daily retreat schedule.

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Upcoming Sesshin Dates

 

Monday, January 2 through Sunday, January 8
6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Donation: Check with Center

 

Movie Night

 

Vista Zen Center hosts a movie night every two-three months. It’s very popular event. A potluck dinner is served at 6pm followed by a movie.

Movies already viewed:

  • Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… Spring
  • Enlightenment Guaranteed
  • August Rush
  • Wasteland
  • I’m Not There
  • Seven Beauties
  • Cherry Blossoms
  • Departures
  • Temple Grandin

Cost: suspension of disbelief