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All Night Sit and Enlightenment Day Ceremony

December 5 @ 10:00 pm - December 6 @ 10:00 am

Please join us for our All-Night Sit and Enlightenment Day services taking place Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 6.

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 7 AM the next morning. From 7:15 to 8:15, we have breakfast. There is a ceremony commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment at 8:30 on Sunday, Dec 7. 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. All are invited to any/all parts:

  • 10:00 PM, Dec 5 to 7:00 AM Dec 6: All-night meditation
  • 7:15 – 8:15 AM: Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM: Enlightenment Day Ceremony

The ceremony will be followed by a walking meditation and one zazen period. We will finish by 10 AM.

Questions? Contact programs@pszc.org

REGULAR 10 AM SERVICES ARE CANCELLED ON ENLIGHTENMENT DAY

Puget Sound Zen Center
18005 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon, WA 98070 United States
Puget Sound Zen Center