Description
Springtime Zen Sesshin (retreat) at Holland House
With Christopher Ryushin Collingwood Roshi
Monday 9th March to Friday 13 March 2026
Arrival and Registration from 4pm on Monday. Departure following breakfast on Friday
This is a silent retreat for those who would like to deepen their existing practice or simply get to know Zen for the first time. It provides an opportunity to open-up to life itself and to appreciate our lives just as they are, in silence and stillness. Experienced Sitters and beginners are welcome – if you are a beginner please indicate this when you are booking your place.
The sesshin will comprise mostly of Zazen (seated meditation of 25 minutes at a time), chants, talks and free-time, and will be led by Christopher Ryushin Collingwood Roshi who will present Teisho (Zen Talks) and also offer Dokusan (one-to-one teaching)
All accommodation, meals, refreshments, zen teaching and texts / chant sheets are included. All meals will be vegetarian, please advise Holland House directly, of any dietary allergies or requirements upon booking.
Cushions and mats are provided, but please bring your own prayer stool etc if you prefer. Clothing should be loose / comfortable and subdued in colour.
The Sesshin will begin with registration from 4:00 pm on Monday 9th March with supper at 6:00 pm. The first period of zazen begins at 8:00 pm – the time when ‘Noble Silence’ begins.
Cost: £469 per person.
Bursaries are available if you would like to attend but need support with the cost. Please email wildgoosezen@yahoo.com for further information.
For any other queries email Karen.spencer01@gmail.com
We look forward to sharing this special time with you at Holland House in March 2026
Please note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy free, gluten free or vegan.