2024 Autumn Sesshin
2024 Autumn Sesshin (Meditation Retreat)
Join us for a Zen meditation retreat at beautiful Wisdom House in Litchfield, CT. Activities include sitting meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinin), koan study, practice of immediacy, and more.
End of Ango Retreat
2024 End of Ango Retreat - This year’s retreat will be focused on practicing for an end to violence, peace in the world, and the health and happiness of the planet and all its beings.
Zazenkai - Breathing Through the Whole Body
Zazenkai - Breathing Through the Whole Body
Join us for a day of zazen and practices based on the work of Will Johnson around the Satipatthana Sutra and the Energy Body.
Six-Part Class Series: Meeting the Buddha, An Introduction to the Core Teachings of Buddhism
Thursdays, February 16 and 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2023
7:00 – 8:15 PM
Via Zoom
Have you ever wondered why the face of the Buddha looks so serene when there's so much suffering in life, and in the world? If you've ever been interested in the basics of the Buddha’s teachings (and the source of his serenity), this series is for you. In the classes, offered by Dharma Holder Linda Hoju Strauss, we'll focus on the foundations of Buddhism including the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path and more. These teachings are the insights that have been handed down for generations and are still alive for hundreds of millions of practitioners around the globe today. Bring your curiosity.
Cost: $120, members, $140, non-members
Rohatsu Retreat
Rohatsu Retreat
Friday, December 9, 2022 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 11, 2021 12:00 PM
Your Home Zendo(map)
Rohatsu Retreat
It’s time to celebrate the Buddha's enlightenment and Parinirvana! This is a weekend virtual retreat in your home zendo, and an opportunity to dedicate your 90-day Ango practice period. During Ango — a tradition stemming from the Buddha’s time — we’ll increase our practice commitment and explore new avenues of practice in our own way.
Special Event: During this year’s retreat we will also celebrate a Dharma Holder Empowerment ceremony for Rev. Timothy Kojin Wever and Saturday, Dec. 10 starting during the 3rd period.
Member Rates
Member Price: 3 Day Retreat: Daily Rate $20.00Quantity:Purchase
Member Price: 3 Day Retreat: Full Retreat $60.00Quantity:Purchase
Non-Member Rates
Non-Member Price: 3 Day Retreat: Daily Rate $25.00Quantity:Purchase
Non-Member Price: 3 Day Retreat: Full Retreat $75.00Quantity:Purchase
Board of Directors Meeting
Annual Board of Directors Meeting: All are Welcome
Please contact for zoom link
Rohatsu Retreat
It’s time to celebrate the Buddha's enlightenment! This is a weekend virtual retreat in your home zendo, and an opportunity to dedicate your 90-day Ango practice period.
Retreat Costs:
Members: $20/day
Non-members: $25/day
Virtual Fall Retreat
Join Us for a Sutra Study and Foundations of Buddhist Practice Retreat
Friday, October 29- Friday, November 5, 2021
Heart Circle Sangha offers a rare opportunity to deepen your practice with our online fall retreat (sesshin). Sesshin is an immersive meditation experience in the company of experienced Zen practitioners. If this is your first retreat, we will guide and support you through it. The daily schedule and Zoom links are sent to participants in advance.
Friday October 29th and Friday November 5th are free of charge.
Retreat Costs:
Members: $20/day
Non-members: $25/day
Tim Kojin Wever Takes Novice Priest Vows
Our Dharma brother and former shuso (head student) will commit to upholding the Buddha Way and don novice priest robes. If fully vaccinated, you're welcome to join this moving once-in-a-lifetime ceremony in-person outdoors. Please contact Hoju for registration and details by October 20.