Olympia Zen Center

2026 Sesshin, Retreat and Special Ceremony Schedule

Our practice is open to all. This schedule is subject to change, so the best way to stay informed is to join our weekly email digest. Our weekly practice schedule is here. Retreats and event descriptions, including registration links, are here.

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January 1                  New Year's Day Ceremony and Potluck

January 3                 Opening Ceremony for Ango & Shuso

January 17                One-day retreat

February 18             Parinirvana Ceremony

February 21             One-day retreat

March 21                  One-day Retreat

April 4                      Buddha's Birthday Celebration

April 18                    One-day Retreat

April 28                    Eidō Roshi's Birthday

May 13                     Mother's Day Mahapajapati Ceremony

May 16                     One-day Retreat

June 20                    One-day Retreat

July 22-26                Full Moon Sesshin

July 29                      Zendo Summer Closing Ceremony

July 30-Aug. 18        Summer Closure, schedule resumes Tue. Aug. 18

September 19          One-day Retreat

October 17                One-day Retreat

November 21           One-day Retreat

December 1-6          Rohatsu Sesshin – 7:00 pm Tue. 12/1 thru breakfast Sun. 12/6

December 16            Annual Ryokan Ceremony 

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