Led by Dan Dorsey Roshi, the zazenkai is a half-day of intensive practice that includes periods of sitting and walking meditation, sutras (chanting), individual meetings with the teacher (dokusan), and teisho (dharma talk). The day begins with tea at 6:25 am, and culminates following the dharma talk at 3:30 pm.

Participants have the option of being in-person at the Tucson zendo or connecting from home via Zoom livestream. Breakfast and lunch are included for in-person participants.

Pre-registration by 10/12/22 is required; click here for the sign up form: Zazenkai Registration

To help meet sangha expenses, we request those who can to make a contribution of the usual fee: $35 for ZDS members and $45 for non-members. Please know, however, that everyone is welcome regardless of payment. For your convenience, an on-line donation button is located on the ZDS website homepage.

After registering, you will receive an email in the week prior containing information about retreat protocols and the schedule.