Western Zen Path & Rohatsu Retreat
Join us for a powerful week of practice and teaching as we bring together the completion of the Western Zen Path program and our annual Rohatsu Retreat, commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment.
December 1–5, 2025 | Salt Lake City, Utah
In-person & Online
(November 30 · In-person participant orientation and check-in)
Sitting beneath the Bodhi Tree, the Buddha awakened upon seeing the morning star, realizing the Unborn Buddha Mind we all inherently possess. This retreat will honor that realization while focusing on Dogen Zenji’s teaching on “The Four Benevolent Ways of the Bodhisattva."
Teaching & Leadership
Genpo Roshi will offer two and a half hours of daily teaching in person. Rohatsu will be led by Genpo Roshi, Mary Ellen Seien Roshi, Charlotte Jigen Sensei, along with Mark Kanchi Roshi.
Who May Attend
- Western Zen Path Students: Free to join Rohatsu in person or virtually. Seating priority is given to Western Zen Path students for the 20 in-person spaces available.
- Non Western Zen Path Students: Cost is $1,500 less applicable discounts, please contact Chet Cannon for information and registration details.
Dana (Donation)
Western Zen Path Students are invited to offer Dana according to your ability and the value you place on these teachings. Your generosity will support the continuation of the Kanzeon Sangha.
Retreat Includes
- Daily talk by Genpo Roshi and Dokusan (in person)
- Sitting meditation & service
- Daily Teisho by Genpo Roshi and teachers
- Optional personal interview (dokusan/daisan) opportunities
- Opportunity to train in service positions
Schedule & Logistics
- Retreat Dates: Monday, Dec 1 – Friday, Dec 5
- Arrival: In-person participants arrive Sunday, Nov 30 at 4:00 pm for orientation and check-in. Sitting from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
- Meals: Breakfast provided daily; lunch and dinner are not provided.
- Accommodations: We are asking everyone to be responsible for oneself.
- Attendance: Full-time and part-time options available
- Capacity: 20 in-person seats, unlimited virtual participation
- Deadline: Registration and payment due Nov 23
We warmly invite you to sit with us in person or virtually for this special week of deep practice, community, and celebration of the Buddha’s awakening.