Schedule

If you are new to Zen or have never practiced with Little River Zen before, we ask that you first attend a short orientation to introduce you to the fundamentals of zazen (seated meditation) and dojo etiquette. Please contact us to schedule an orientation.

Kodo Sawaki (1880-1965)

Schedule and Events

Zazen*

Sundays, 10:00 AM, CDT. Zazen (in-person)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 AM, CDT. Zazen (virtual via Zoom)

*Zazen may not be available every Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday. Please check for these dates below.

No Zazen: Feb 29 and March 12, 15 & 29.

Spring Sesshins (2026)

Saturday, February 28, Cumberland, MS (optional zazen on Friday evening)

Saturday, March 28, Cumberland, MS (optional zazen on Friday evening)

Saturday, April 25, Cumberland, MS (optional zazen on Friday evening)

Fall Sesshins (2026)

TBD

Rohatsu (2026)

Monday - Sunday, December 7-13, Cumberland, MS (Preparatory practice period Monday through midday Thursday with Rohatsu proper from Thursday afternoon until midnight Saturday with informal breakfast Sunday morning)

Workshops (2026)

Saturday, May 23, Jackson, MS, Introduction to Zen Buddhism Workshop, Time & Location - TBD