Holiday Meditation Retreat 2025

Monday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025

Honoring the Buddha’s Enlightenment — Oakland, CA

Please join us for DeepBow’s annual Rohatsu Sesshin holiday retreat commemorating the awakening of Shakyamuni Buddha. 

• This meditation retreat is silent with no chants or Dharma talks. 

• The meals are oriyoki style with instruction offered the first evening. Meals will be vegetarian. 

• Participants are encouraged to sit all the meditation periods every day, however we welcome drop-ins as well. 

Schedule:

The sesshin will begin on the evening of Monday, December 1 and end the morning of Sunday, December 7, 2025.

See the Detailed Retreat Schedule Here

• Most days include 11 sitting meditations interspersed with walking meditation, meals, and breaks.

• This retreat will end with DeepBow’s weekly Sunday Sangha (including participants on Zoom), followed by a special lunch.

Location:

The Sesshin will be held at the 449 49th Street Oakland Zendo, with some accommodations and there are AirBnBs available nearby. 

Accommodations and Seating:

You are welcome to stay in Oakland or find your own local accommodations. It is helpful to bring a sleeping bag and pillow for your comfort. We have zafus, zabutons, seiza benches and chairs. 

Registration:

To attend any portion or all of the retreat, please contact doug@deepbow.org. Let him know your expected timing and whether you would like a place to sleep.

• Please register early.

• Contact doug@DeepBow.org if you are interested. 

• Suggested donation is $40/day.

• The retreat is limited to 12 participants.