Henry David Thoreau Sangha
A practice group of Living Vow Zen
Hank Calendars
2026 Zen retreats and extended practice opportunities
Zazenkai - January 3, 2026
A one-day, in-person zen retreat. The day will include a sutra service, dharma talk and discussion, dokusan, and zazen. This zazenkai will be taught by Bob Waldinger and Mike Fieleke. See HANK weekly email for registration details.
Weekend Commuter Sesshin - February 7-8, 2026
A two-day, in-person weekend zen retreat taught by Mike Fieleke with opportunities for chanting, dokusan, dharma talks and discussions, and extended meditation. We will practice together on Saturday, sleep at home that night, and return to practice again on Sunday morning. Saturday will include formal oryoki dinner. See HANK emails for registration details.
Zazenkai - March 14, 2026
A one-day, in-person zen retreat. The day will include a sutra service, dharma talk and discussion, dokusan, and zazen. This zazenkai will be taught by Bob Waldinger and Mike Fieleke. See HANK weekly email for registration details.
Weekend Commuter Sesshin - April 11-12, 2026
A two-day, in-person weekend zen retreat taught by Mike Fieleke with opportunities for chanting, dokusan, dharma talks and discussions, and extended meditation. We will practice together on Saturday, sleep at home that night, and return to practice again on Sunday morning. Saturday will include formal oryoki dinner. See HANK emails for registration details.
Zazenkai - July 11, 2026
A one-day, in-person zen retreat. The day will include a sutra service, dharma talk and discussion, dokusan, and zazen. This zazenkai will be taught by Bob Waldinger and Mike Fieleke. See HANK weekly email for registration details.
Zazenkai - May 9, 2026
A one-day, in-person zen retreat. The day will include a sutra service, dharma talk and discussion, dokusan, and zazen. This zazenkai will be taught by Bob Waldinger and Mike Fieleke. See HANK weekly email for registration details.
Summer Sesshin (1 week) - August 10-17, 2026
In-person seven-day residential sesshin (intensive retreat). The sesshin will be taught by Mike Fieleke with daily opportunities for chanting, dokusan, dharma talks and discussions, and extended meditation at a retreat center close to Boston. See HANK emails for registration details.
Rohatsu Sesshin - December 12-13, 2026
Rohatsu sesshin (Timing TBD). The sesshin will be taught by Mike Fieleke with daily opportunities for chanting, dokusan, dharma talks and discussions, and extended meditation. See HANK emails for registration details.
Weekend Commuter Sesshin - June 6-7, 2026
A two-day, in-person weekend zen retreat taught by Mike Fieleke with opportunities for chanting, dokusan, dharma talks and discussions, and extended meditation. We will practice together on Saturday, sleep at home that night, and return to practice again on Sunday morning. Saturday will include formal oryoki dinner. See HANK emails for registration details.
Hank weekly zen practice - upcoming dates:
Zazen and Practice Reflections
All are welcome to join us for HANK sangha Monday evening practice at 7:25pm on Zoom. We'll have a sutra service and zazen meditation. After the first period of zazen, we'll have the chance to share "Practice Reflections."
Zazen and Dokusan (practice interviews)
All are welcome to join us for Hank sangha Monday evening practice. We'll have a sutra service and Bob Waldinger, Roshi, will offer dokusan (practice interviews) during zazen.
Zazen and Dharma Talk
All are welcome to join us for Monday evening practice with Hank sangha. We'll have a sutra service, zazen, and Bob Waldinger, Roshi, will give a dharma talk followed by an opportunity for dialogue after the talk.
Zazen and Practice Reflections
All are welcome to join us for HANK sangha Monday evening practice at 7:25pm on Zoom. We'll have a sutra service and zazen meditation. After the first period of zazen, we'll have the chance to share "Practice Reflections."
Two Zazen Sits
All are welcome to join us for HANK sangha Monday evening practice at 7:25pm on Zoom. We'll have a sutra service and two periods of zazen meditation.
Zazen and Dharma Talk
All are welcome to join us for Monday evening practice with Hank sangha. We'll have a sutra service, zazen, and Bob Waldinger, Roshi, will give a dharma talk followed by an opportunity for dialogue after the talk.
Zazen and Dokusan (practice interviews)
All are welcome to join us for Hank sangha Monday evening practice. We'll have a sutra service and Bob Waldinger, Roshi, will offer dokusan (practice interviews) during zazen.
Two Zazen Sits
All are welcome to join us for HANK sangha Monday evening practice at 7:25pm on Zoom. We'll have a sutra service and two periods of zazen meditation.
Zazen and Dharma Talk
All are welcome to join us for Monday evening practice with Hank sangha. We'll have a sutra service, zazen, and Bob Waldinger, Roshi, will give a dharma talk followed by an opportunity for dialogue after the talk.
Zazenkai All-Day Sit (in-person, Newton, MA)
Join us an in-person zazenkai (all-day sit) in Newton. The day will include a sutra service, dharma talk and discussion, dokusan, and zazen. This zazenkai will be taught by Bob Waldinger and Mike Fieleke. Zazenkai is a wonderful opportunity to deepen practice for us all … and also a great way for those new to meditation to experience longer practice.
Zazen and Dharma Talk
All are welcome to join us for Monday evening practice with Hank sangha. We'll have a sutra service, zazen, and Bob Waldinger, Roshi, will give a dharma talk followed by an opportunity for dialogue after the talk.
Dharma Talk
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Just Sit Sundays
We are pleased to also offer weekly practice opportunity on Zoom with Morning Star Zen Sangha. On Sunday mornings at 7:30 ET, we’ll have two 25-minute zazen periods with 5 minutes of kinhin (walking meditation) in between, closing with the Four Bodhisattva Vows.
Please see Hank email for Zoom login details or contact info@morningstarzensangha.org if you are interested.
