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
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
Schedule & Logistics
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.