Our Sangha was once again warmly welcomed to the beautiful Kirby House for our annual Sesshin retreat, made possible by the gracious hospitality of its staff for the second year in a row.
Sesshin, meaning “touching the heart-mind” or “collecting the heart-mind,” is an intensive, multi-day meditation retreat in the Japanese Zen Buddhist tradition.
Through sustained meditation, shared practice, and quiet reflection, we deepen our connection to ourselves, to one another, and to the heart of our practice as a Sangha. We are grateful for the opportunity to gather in this peaceful setting and continue our journey together.
Some words of inspiration from a Sangha member who attended Sesshin:
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A pleasantly unexpected experience. I wasn’t sure what i was getting myself into; just that it was a way to deepen my practice.
Early on in the weekend I discovered an overwhelming sense of connectedness that built and grew during the stay. From feeling emotions of gratitude to sorrow to confusion to fear it was safe.
I wasn’t sure what i was going get from it; although one thing I did get from it was an indescribable sense of peace and acceptance of myself and learning to have compassion for myself like I do for my fellow beings.
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