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Western Zen Path & Rohatsu Retreat in Salt Lake City · November 30 - December 5

Start
30 Nov 2025
4:00 PM
End
5 Dec 2025
Location
Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Registration

- Early Bird – $1,500.00
- Early Bird + Patron Member Path Discount – $1,350.00
- Early Bird + Personal Student of Soten Genpo Path Discount – $1,125.00
- Early Bird + Student Path Discount – $1,275.00
-Early Bird + Active Student – $1,200.00
Virtual Attendance Non-Western Zen Path Student Rate – $1,000.00
Join for Genpo Roshi's daily talks and all sitting and teishos daily. Virtual attendees will be invited to utilize the chat feature to engage with Roshi during his daily sessions.
Western Zen Path Virtual

Western Zen Path & Rohatsu Retreat

December 1–5, 2025 | Salt Lake City, Utah

(November 30 · In-person participant orientation and check-in)

Join us for a powerful week of practice and teaching as we bring together the Western Zen Path completion program with our annual Rohatsu Retreat, commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment.

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: Registration Opens September 23. Free to join Rohatsu in person or virtually. Seating priority is given to WZP students for the 20 in-person spaces available.
Non-Western Zen Path Students: Registration Opens October 21. 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.

Why Rohatsu?

Traditionally observed December 1–8, Rohatsu commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment. Sitting beneath the Bodhi Tree, he 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.”

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

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.