Great River Tendai Sangha invites you and Dharma friends to
Spring O-Higan
One-Day Retreat
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
From our head temple Tendai Buddhist Institute Tendai-shu New York Betsuin, Monshin-sensei, the Abbot, and Shumon-sensei, Managing Director, will be coming to lead this special daylong retreat with us in DC! It's rare and honored opportunity to meet up with them locally.
The day will include gongyo chanting service ritual, meditation and various practices, Dharma talks, group discussion, ceremony for three sangha members taking refuge and lay precepts, and catered vegetarian lunch. All levels, beginners, and newcomers are welcome to attend. Topics presented will be:
- The Six Perfections (six paramitas)
- Genshin's Ōjōyōshū about Amitabha Buddha Pure Land practices
RSVP below! Please register by Friday morning 3/20/26 to reserve your spot.
Suggested Donation: $75. We humbly encourage you to give what you can; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. RSVP below will take you to the event donation page for online payment. Checks and cash will also be accepted at the event.
If formally taking refuge, please also assist with the cost to provide your hangesa (lay robe worn around the neck) and nenju bracelet. Make checks $65 payable to Karuna Tendai Dharma Center or KTDC.
Schedule
9:00 AM Gathering and Orientation (feel free come as early as 8:30am and help with setup)
9:30 AM Morning programming
12:30 PM Catered vegetarian lunch midday meal
1:00 PM Afternoon programming
3:30 PM-4:00 Clean up and Leave Taking
Optional Dinners out with the senseis on Friday 3/20 7:00 PM before retreat and Saturday 3/21 after retreat ends. Please get in to touch with Seimon to coordinate if you'd like to join one or both evenings.
RSVP below for the Retreat
4900 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20011
United States
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