Events
You may also receive beginning meditation instruction by visiting our meditation groups in USA and around the world.
Upcoming events
Zazenkai in Madison
Half-Day Retreat
Zazenkai is a mini-retreat, emphasizing meditation, chanting, and the practice forms used at Korinji during Dai-sesshin. It is an ideal way to bring your practice to a new level. 1:30-5:30pm at our Madison east side location (Aikido of Madison).
Nehan-E
Memorial ceremony at Korinji marking the Buddha's entrance into Nirvana. 6pm in Korinji's main hall; guests are welcome, and also to participate in zazen afterward. Please RSVP by email.
Zazenkai in Madison
Half-Day Retreat
Zazenkai is a mini-retreat, emphasizing meditation, chanting, and the practice forms used at Korinji during Dai-sesshin. It is an ideal way to bring your practice to a new level. 12:30-4:30pm at our Madison east side location (Aikido of Madison).
Dai-Sesshin at Korinji
Intensive meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi at our monastery in Wisconsin. Partial attendance is permitted.
Hanamatsuri
Ceremony at Korinji commemorating the birth of the Buddha (conducted during the April Dai-sesshin).
Intro to Zen Day
Open House at Korinji
Join us for an open house at Korinji: receive beginning meditation instruction, meet the abbot and residents, tour the monastery, and enjoy tea/coffee with us. 10am-12pm.
Dai-Sesshin at Korinji
Intensive meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi at our monastery in Wisconsin. Partial attendance is permitted.
Shugendo in Japan
Mountain Training at Mt. Koshikidake
Annual Mountain Training in Japan at Mt. Koshikidake (Yamagata). Led by Shokai Koshikidake Soke, the Headmaster of the Mt. Koshikidake tradition of Shugendo, and with special guest Kakudo Mitsunaga Dai-Ajari. Training includes the Jikkai Shugyo (10 Realms Practice), takigyo (waterfall training), meditation and ritual practice, and Saito Goma (fire ceremony). NOTE: This event is currently closed to foreigners due to Covid restrictions.
Shugendo in Wisconsin
Mountain Training
Training includes the Jikkai Shugyo (10 Realms Practice), takigyo (waterfall training), meditation and ritual practice instruction. Please see the document for details and to register.
Dai-Sesshin at Korinji
Intensive meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi at our monastery in Wisconsin. Partial attendance is permitted.
Shugendo in Wisconsin
Valley Training
An overnight training: Saturday will be spent in a deeply forested natural area near Korinji. The following morning we will do takigyo, and enjoy brunch together. Registration is limited to 10! Please see the doc for details and registration.
Meditation for Healthcare Providers
at University of Wisconsin
Meido Roshi will present this lab for UW Physical Therapy Program students in two sessions at the Madison, WI campus, by invitation of faculty.
Internal Cultivation Retreat
This Dai-sesshin, led by Meido Roshi at our monastery in Wisconsin, will be conducted with the usual rigor but also a special focus: instruction and practice of the internal energetic cultivation curriculum handed down in the Rinzai Zen lineage, including practices centered on the navel center (tanden soku) and the methods transmitted by Hakuin Zenji. Partial participation will not be permitted for this sesshin: you must attend the entire training.
Dai-Sesshin in Switzerland
July 20-26, Dai-Sesshin, intensive 7-day Zen meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi in Chironico. Please see the doc for details and registration.
Shugendo in Switzerland
Mountain Training
Shugendo Mountain Training in Chironico, including the Jukkai Shugyo (Ten Realms training), takigyo (waterfall training), practice and instruction of various meditation and ritual practices. Sponsored by Koryu Shugen Honshu and International Shugendo Association. Please see the doc for details and registration.
Aikido in Poland
International Aikido Summer Camp
The Aikido Summer Camp organized by AAI Polska, taught together by Tomasz Krzyzanowski Shihan and Meido Moore Shihan. For details, please see the AAI Polska website.
Urabon-E
Also called Obon: a ceremony and gathering at Korinji in memory of deceased family and ancestors. Guests, including families, are welcome! 6-10pm. Please see the doc for details and registration.
Intro to Zen Day
Open House at Korinji
Join us for an open house at Korinji: receive beginning meditation instruction, meet the abbot and residents, tour the monastery, and enjoy tea/coffee with us. 10am-12pm. (Note that later the same day we will conduct our Urabon-e activities, and you are welcome to join us).
Kakudo Mitsunaga Dai Ajari Visit
Shugendo Training
Kakudo Mitsunaga Dai-Ajari, the most famous living Mt. Hiei "marathon monk" and his student Shokai Koshikidake Soke, headmaster of the Mt. Koshikidake tradition of Shugendo, will both be at Korinji to teach and conduct kanjo (empowerments) related to Shugendo practice. Also offered will be the precious kechien kanjo, conducted by Ajari in the full Tendai manner. Exact Schedule TBD
Dai-Sesshin at Korinji
Intensive meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi at our monastery in Wisconsin. Begins the evening of 10/2 and ends the eveming of 10/8. Partial attendance is permitted. (Note: this event will be confirmed when we have determined whether or not the Covid situation allows us to welcome guests from Japan for our Shugendo event in early October).
Daruma-Ki
Memorial ceremony at Korinji for Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen lineage in China (conducted during the October Dai-sesshin).
Sesshin in Germany
Intensive meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi at the Kapuzinerhof in Laufen (Bavaria); the nearest airport is Salzburg. Registration is limited! See the doc for details and to register.
Zazenkai in Denmark
Meido Roshi will visit Shobu-ji temple, on Bornholm in Denmark, for a short retreat (zazenkai). Details TBA. Please contact Mugen Adler Osho through the Shobu-ji website to receive updates.
Dai-Sesshin at Korinji
Intensive meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi at our monastery in Wisconsin. Begins the evening of 11/6 and ends the evening of 11/12. Partial attendance is permitted.
Rohatsu Dai-Sesshin at Korinji
Intensive meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi at our monastery in Wisconsin. Begins on the evening of the 12/1, and ends the morning of 12/8. Partial attendance is permitted.
Jodo-E
Ceremony at Korinji commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment (conducted during the December Rohatsu Dai-sesshin).
New Year's Eve & Day Ceremonies
Ceremonies and celebration commemorating the passing of the old year and beginning of the new. Guests welcome.
Zen Life Retreat
Beginner's Sesshin at Korinji
Intensive meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi at our monastery in Wisconsin. Begins the evening of 1/8 and ends the evening of 1/14. Partial attendance is permitted. This event is specifically geared toward beginners who have never attended a full sesshin before. It is also appropriate for those whose age or condition might preclude regular dai-sesshin. (Total amount of sitting per day is reduced, sleeping hours are increased). Full meditation instruction will be given the first evening.
Shugendo in Japan
Mountain Training at Mt. Koshikidake
Annual Mountain Training in Japan at Mt. Koshikidake (Yamagata). Led by Shokai Koshikidake Soke, the Headmaster of the Mt. Koshikidake tradition of Shugendo, and with special guest Kakudo Mitsunaga Dai-Ajari. Training includes the Jikkai Shugyo (10 Realms Practice), takigyo (waterfall training), meditation and ritual practice, and Saito Goma (fire ceremony). May 26 is a mandatory orientation day. Mitsunaga Dai-Ajari will conduct Kechien Kanjo for the participants on May 25 or 26.
Sesshin in Germany
Intensive meditation retreat led by Meido Roshi at the Klostergut Harpfetsham in Palling (Bavaria); the nearest airport is Salzburg. Details TBA