All Night Sit and Enlightenment Day Ceremony

Please join us for our All-Night Sit and Enlightenment Day services taking place Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th.

As the story goes, the night before his enlightenment, the Buddha sat all night under the bodhi tree until he saw the morning star and came to a great realization.

We sit all night, from 10 PM to 7 AM the next morning. From 7:15 to 8:15, we have breakfast. There is a ceremony commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment at 8:30 on Sunday, Dec 6. You’re welcome to join us for any and all parts of this night/morning.

Feel free to come and go as you need. Those who sit all night welcome and appreciate the energy of new people dropping in (IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM). Formal tea will be served during the night.

During the night, we typically sit for 20-25 minute intervals and then walk outside, weather permitting.

A schedule of events. All are invited to any/all parts:

10:00 PM, Dec 5 to 7:00 AM Dec 6: All-night meditation

7:15 – 8:15 AM: Breakfast

8:30 AM: Enlightenment Day Ceremony

The ceremony will be followed by a walking meditation and one zazen period. We will finish by 10 AM.

Questions? Contact programs@pszc.org

REGULAR 10 AM SERVICES ARE CANCELLED ON ENLIGHTENMENT DAY