​Zen Meditation Sessions


​Sitting Schedule

​​Please check our calendar before departing, as our schedule may shift during retreats.

  • Sunday evenings: In-person & online at Infinite Bliss Yoga (IBY). Schedule varies.
  • Tuesday evenings: In-person & online at Heart of Perfect Wisdom Zendo (HPWZ). The zazen schedule is either two 25-minute rounds with dokusan plus chanting or two 30-minute rounds with dokusan and no chanting.
  • Thursday evenings: Online only. Schedule is one 35-minute round of zazen, break, then scheduled dokusan.


​Dokusan

Dokusan is a private, one-to-one meeting with a fully authorized Zen teacher, focused on questions about your sitting practice or related personal matters. Jissai-sensei offers dokusan at both Rochester Zen Center and Louisville Zen Center. Click here for the schedule.


Zen Chanting

Chanting is an integral part of practice, included in nearly every meeting. With roots in centuries-old tradition, it helps center the mind, foster a sense of unity with others, and deepen our connection to the teachings.


Wearing Robes

Brown lay robes, as distinct from the blue or black robes used by priests, can be worn for several reasons. They’re comfortable, help settle the mind into practice (much like dressing for sports or for bed), and bring a sense of simplicity and uniformity to the zendo.

They don’t signify rank or status, and anyone is welcome to wear one or not. If you’d like your own, they’re available at a reasonable price through the same source used by the Vermont Zen Center: https://www.vermontzen.org/ticorobes.html


Dana (Giving)

There’s no charge to join our meetings. The Center runs on dana (generosity). A donation of $5–$10 is suggested, but any amount is appreciated. Consider becoming a member to offer ongoing support—membership and all donations may be tax-deductible.​