Nirvana Ōzesshin 2025

Mt Baldy Zen Center will be hosting a five-day Nirvana Ōzesshin led by Minakawa Shōkyū Rōshi from Japan. Taking place from Monday, February 10 to Friday, February 14, 2025, this retreat offers an opportunity to engage deeply in Zen Koan practice under Minakawa Roshi’s guidance, with Hashinkyūji (arrival) scheduled for Sunday, February 9. Following the Sesshin, on Saturday, February 15, we will conduct the Nirvana Ceremony commemorating Buddha’s death, concluding with a celebratory reception.

Registration: Register with Rinzai-ji

Inquires specific to Mt. Baldy or Ontario airport transportation should be directed to office@mbzc.org

Reflections on October Sesshin with Shyōkyū Minakawa Rōshi

Thank you to all participants of Darumaki Ōzesshin
Intensive five-day Sesshin

Hashinkyūji: Monday, September 30

Sesshin: October 1st (Tue) – 5th (Sat) 

Students and visitors from all levels of practice, experience, and background are welcome to join us.

Mt. Baldy’s programs include introductory classes, sesshins (weeklong retreats), workshops and training periods, as well as face-to-face meetings with monks, oshos, (Zen priests) and other teachers.