What should I know about meals during a retreat?

During retreats, we take our meals in a traditional monastic style, called "Oryoki". If you will be staying for one or more meals, please indicate which ones on the signup sheet by the zendo door.

When you arrive at sesshin, take a set of Oryoki bowls from the table, identifying it by writing your name on the wooden stick provided.

Keep the Oryoki at your seat while you are at sesshin, and when you leave, return the Ōryōki to the table.

If you are unfamiliar with the use of Oryoki, don’t be concerned about getting it “right.” Try to follow along with someone who understands the practice.