Please note: the sesshin is currently full, but we can add you to the waiting list in case of cancellations.
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This fall Ordinary Mind Umeå invites you to a silent seven day zen meditation retreat – Sesshin, by the lake Tavlesjön 25km outside of Umeå at Lyckebo summercamp.
About Sesshin
During sesshin we train the very easy with the very hard: To just be. Not seeking to achieve anything, judge or trying to change oneself. Zen meditation is about to have the guts to experience our lives, moment by moment exactly like it is. A practice in mindful presence, and in showing compassion to oneself and others. We get up early in the morning, meditate a lot and help out with the household chores. All is done under silence. Each day we have sitting and walking meditation (Zazen, Kinhin), work period (Samu), and private talk (Dokusan) with our teacher Karen. Karen Terzano our teacher has been active in Zen since the end of the 80´s and has in later times been in Finland where she together with her group bought an old school building and founded Ordinary Mind Zendo Finland. Karen has worked as a university teacher/professor, psychologist, therapist and with research. Before coming to Ordinary Mind she has also studied within the tradition of Philip Kapleau and other traditions. Her teacher since 2009 is Barry Magid. She was ordained by him as a Zen teacher in 2011.
About accomodation
Accomodation will be done in doorms, shared rooms on two floors. We have shared toilets and showers 100meters out from the house. Please reach out and ask if you have any specific questions or concerns. For everyone who travels far, there will be the possibility of overnight stay, night before and after sesshin at no extra cost.
About food
Vegan. Please inform us about your eventual food allergies, in the registration sheet.
The trip to Tavelsjö Lyckebgård
To get to Lyckebogård, Tavelsjö 25 km northwest of Umeå you can either take a bus or go by car. We will as far as possible arrange carpooling, so please let us know how you will travel, in the registration sheet. If you have questions about transportation & carpooling please contact Mats Pleje matspleje@gmail.com 070-274 76 09
Sesshin fee & Payment
Full time: Saturday afternoon to Saturday afternoon, 2200 Skr Part time: Monday afternoon to Saturday afternoon, 1900 Skr Part time: Wednesday afternoon to Saturday afternoon, 1600 Skr Last day for payment is the 7 September, in need for special payment arrangement please contact Jennie Jennielouise.skoglund@gmail.com 0736-579791
Registration
Registration can be found here
Contact
Please contact us if you have questions and thoughts about whatever.
Jennie Skoglund, Jikido & coordinator
0736-579791, Jennielouise.skoglund@gmail.com
Mats Pleje, Transportation coordinator
070-274 76 09, matspleje@gmail.com