Genjo Marinello, Osho Visit April 1-3, 2016

From Friday April 1 through Sunday April 3rd we will be holding a weekend of Zen activities, led by Genjo Marinello, Osho – Abbot of Chobo-ji in Seattle.

Friday evening will feature a formal practice session at UVic including a public talk.

Saturday morning from 6am-1pm, we will hold an intensive at Kokizan-ji in Sooke. Intensive practice will includes chanting, sitting (zazen), walking (kinhin), and meal practice. Genjo Osho will give a Dharma talk (teisho), and conduct one-on-one meetings (dokusan) with each participant.

Saturday aftenoon 2-5pm, Genjo Osho will be leading a workshop on the “The Ten Oxherding Pictures” open to all members and associates.

Saturday evening, the whole community is invited to attend a community potluck at Kokizan-ji.

Sunday morning (8-11am) will be a half-day zendo with Genjo Osho offering the Dharma talk (teisho), and conducting one-on-one meetings (dokusan) with each participant.

The cost for the whole weekend is $99 for both Full and Basic Members.

Associates are welcome to attend the public talk at UVic, the Saturday afternoon workshop, and the Saturday evening potluck. The cost for Associates is $49.

The general public and community are welcome to attend the Friday evening session only, which will include 3 x 25 minute periods of zazen and a Dharma talk by Genjo, Osho. A suggested donation of $20 is requested for the Friday evening public talk. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early if it is your first visit.

  • Full Weekend (Members) – $99
  • Associate events – $49
  • Friday evening (7-9pm at UVic) –  Suggested donation is $20
  • Sunday Morning (8-11am in Sooke) – Suggested donation is $20

Please register by paying below. You will be contacted by the Zenwest Registrar to clarify details.

Please note that a prerequisite for attending the Saturday Intensive is having completed either Intensive Preparation course, or previous intensive training experience.

If you wish to attend, your registration must be received before Friday March 25, 2016.

Whether or not you are participating in the intensive, you are welcome and encouraged to help out with the setup and preparation for these events. Please email office@zenwest.ca to find out how you can get involved.

Genjo Osho Weekend April 1-3, 2016