10pm (Dec 9) to 7am (Dec 10) All-Night Sit

Please join us for our Enlightenment Day services taking place Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10.

As the story goes, the night before his enlightenment, the Buddha sat all night under the bodhi tree, until he saw the morning star and came to a great realization.

We sit all night, from 10 PM to 7AM the next morning. From 7:15 – 8:15 we have breakfast. There is a ceremony commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment at 8:30 on Sunday, Dec 10. You’re welcome to join us for any and all parts of this night/morning. Feel free to come and go as you need. Those who sit all night welcome and appreciate the energy of new people dropping in (IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM). Formal tea will be served during the night.

During the night, we typically sit for 20-25 minute intervals and then walk outside, weather permitting.

A schedule of events:
10pm- Dec 9 to 7:00am Dec 10: All-night Meditation.
7:15- 8:15 am Breakfast
8:30 am- Enlightenment Day Ceremony- All are Invited.

The ceremony will be followed by walking meditation and one Zazen period- we will finish by 10am.

REGULAR 10AM SERVICES WILL BE CANCELLED ON ENLIGHTENMENT DAY