Zen Center of Denver
1856 S. Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80210
303-455-1500
office@zencenterofdenver.org
1856 S. Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80210
303-455-1500
office@zencenterofdenver.org
Click the event for details and registration. Our events begin precisely on time, and doors will be locked five minutes before the event begins in order to foster an environment of supportive silence in the zendo (practice hall). Please plan to arrive at least ten minutes before the stated start time. Parking can be challenging in our neighborhood, so allow extra time for finding a parking space and walking to the center. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes—dark, quiet colors are best. Out of care for those with allergies, please avoid perfume or scented products.
Our daily sittings do not require registration, but do register in advance for special events such as beginners’ nights, introductory seminars, all-day sittings, workshops, and classes.
If you have signed up but need to cancel on short notice, please call the office and leave a message.
Five days of intensive Zen practice at the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center (RMERC). led by Peggy Metta Sheehan and Karin Ryuku Kempe. The sesshin will include zazen, dokusan, teisho, chanting, and vegetarian meals.
Location
The retreat center is located at 8941 Overland Road, Ward, CO 80481, approximately 45 minutes northwest of Boulder. There is no cell service in the mountains, so do enter the destination into your map app before leaving the Boulder area. Average highs will be in the 50s and lows below freezing.
Registration
Sesshin price is $475 for both ZCD members and non-members. ZCD members will be given registration priority. The price includes a non-refundable $50 application fee. Please note that payment is required for registration. Sesshin capacity is 16 participants. Registration for Mountain Staff opens August 12. General registration opens August 19. The registration deadline is September 23.
If you are not a ZCD member, or if this is your first sesshin with ZCD, please contact the office for a sesshin application. Acceptance to sesshin for all participants, regardless of membership status, is at the discretion of the teachers.
Scholarships
For those in financial need, partial scholarships are available. Please contact the office to apply. For those with financial means, we ask that you donate an amount of your choosing to the Mary Mich Sesshin Scholarship Fund to enable all who desire to participate in sesshin. Details provided upon registration.
Schedule
Plan to arrive at RMERC at 4pm on the first day. We will depart by 1pm on the last day. More information, including the sesshin schedule and what to bring, will be sent when you register.
Covid Policy
We no longer require a COVID test prior to check in. However, if you have a cold, cough or other symptoms immediately prior to or during sesshin, please notify the office or a sesshin leader to discuss your situation.