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January

January 27, 2024 Closed

1-Day Retreat (Online)

David Listen

This class is designed for newcomers to meditation interested in an online retreat. You’ll learn basics of meditation and how to choose the environment, time...

February

February 10, 2024 Closed

1-Day Beginner’s Meditation Class (Online)

Nancy Bonardi

This class is designed for newcomers to meditation interested in an online retreat. You’ll learn basics of meditation and how to choose the environment, time...

February 16 - 19, 2024 Closed

Stillness In Motion 2024

Abbot Guo Yuan, David Listen and Chang Ji Fashi

Come experience the joy of moment to moment awareness and find stillness within. Stillness in Motion 2024 is now being offered as an in-person 3...

March

March 1 - 3, 2024 Closed

Weekend Retreat

Chang Yao Fashi

Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.

March 9, 2024 Closed

1-Day Retreat

Chang Yao Fashi

Give yourself a day to still the mind through meditation. This silent retreat is non-intensive: the simple and relaxed schedule allows you to settle your...

March 22 - 24, 2024 Closed

Cooking Meditation (& Vegetarian Cooking Class): Health for the Body and Mind

Learn how to make the most of the simple vegetables and seasonings that we can find in our local grocery store. Afterwards, enjoy the meal...

March 29 - April 6, 2024 Waiting List

Huatou Retreat

Abbot Guo Yuan

For this advanced intensive retreat led by Venerable GuoYuan, a Dharma heir of Chan Master Sheng-Yen, participants will delve into the Huatou method. The program...

April

April 19 - 21, 2024 Waiting List

Foundation Retreat

Rebecca Li

Dedicate your weekend to practice. On this retreat, you have the chance to engage in a relaxing schedule of mindful activity from Friday evening to...

April 27, 2024

1-Day Retreat (Online)

Nancy Bonardi

Join us for an online retreat to practice the principles of Chan meditation.

May

May 3 - 11, 2024 Waiting List

“Turning the Mind’s Eye Inward”: Meditation with Right View

Gilbert Gutierrez

This retreat will cover all major Chan methods of meditation. It will apply classical Right View to these methods to make the methods more effective....

May 25 - June 1, 2024 Waiting List

Silent Illumination Retreat

Rebecca Li

This traditional 7-day retreat provides time and space for dedicated practitioners to learn, practice and cultivate the Chan method of Silent Illumination. Simple yet difficult,...

June

June 14 - 16, 2024 Waiting List

Weekend Retreat

David Listen

Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.

June 18 - 25, 2024 Waiting List

Life in a Retreat Center

We are excited to introduce the "Life in the Retreat Center" project, designed to provide individuals in early adulthood (ages 18-35) with a cost-free opportunity...

June 28 - July 6, 2024 Almost full

Silent Illumination Retreat

Zarko Andricevic

Facilitated with warmth, humor and ease, the teaching and methods of Zarko Andricevic will be presented the method of Silent Illumination of Caodong sect through...

July

July 20 - 21, 2024

1-Day Retreat & Dharma Discussion (Optional Overnight)

David Listen

Give yourself a day to still the mind through meditation. This silent retreat is non-intensive: the simple and relaxed schedule allows you to settle your...

August

August 16 - 18, 2024

Weekend Retreat

Yan Xi Fashi

Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.

August 23 - 25, 2024

Beginner’s Mind Retreat

Rebecca Li

A "beginner's mind" is a mind open to experiencing life in the present moment, free from preconceived notions and expectations -- a mind open to...

August 30 - September 1, 2024

Huatou Workshop

Abbot Guo Yuan

In this Huatou workshop, you will gain a deep understanding of Huatou's methods through engaging discussions and learning by Ven. GuoYuan sharing and teaching. You'll...

September

September 6 - 14, 2024 Opens Soon

Silent Illumination Retreat

Abbot Guo Yuan

The Silent Illumination method will be taught in the context of daily life activities, such as sitting, standing, walking, sleeping, working, and eating. Chanting and...

September 21 - 22, 2024 Opens Soon

1-Day Retreat & Dharma Discussion (Overnight)

David Listen

Give yourself a day to still the mind through meditation. This silent retreat is non-intensive: the simple and relaxed schedule allows you to settle your...

September 27 - 29, 2024 Opens Soon

Beginner’s Meditation Class

Yan Xi Fashi

Although methods of meditation may sound simple and straightforward, it is best to practice them under the guidance of a teacher. An experienced teacher will...

October

October 4 - 9, 2024 Opens Soon

Western Zen Retreat

Rebecca Li

Thoroughly confronting this question can take us directly to the center of our being. Over the course of this five-day retreat you will investigate the...

October 18 - 26, 2024 Opens Soon

8-Day Foundation Retreat

David Listen

This is a full seven-day foundation meditation, designed for people newer to practice and experienced practitioners alike.The retreat schedule is tailored to the development of...

November

November 2, 2024 Opens Soon

1-Day Retreat

Yan Xi Fashi

Give yourself a day to still the mind through meditation. This silent retreat is non-intensive: the simple and relaxed schedule allows you to settle your...

November 8 - 10, 2024 Opens Soon

Weekend Retreat

Yan Xi Fashi

Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.

November 15 - 17, 2024 Opens Soon

Beginner’s Meditation Class

Chang Yao Fashi

Although methods of meditation may sound simple and straightforward, it is best to practice them under the guidance of a teacher. An experienced teacher will...

November 29 - December 7, 2024 Opens Soon

Huatou Retreat

Abbot Guo Yuan

In this Huatou retreat led by venerable GuoYuan, the Huatou method will be taught in the context of daily life activities to investigate the Huatou...

December

December 26, 2024 - January 4, 2025 Opens Soon

Winter Retreat Session 1: Foundation

Abbot Guo Yuan

The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. Session 1 of the Winter Retreat,...

January

January 5 - 19, 2025 Opens Soon

Winter Retreat Session 2: Calming and Contemplation

Abbot Guo Yuan

The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. Session 2 of the Winter retreat...

Upcoming Retreats

January

David Listen

February

Nancy Bonardi

Abbot Guo Yuan, David Listen and Chang Ji Fashi

March

Chang Yao Fashi

Chang Yao Fashi

Abbot Guo Yuan

April

Rebecca Li

Nancy Bonardi

May

Gilbert Gutierrez

Rebecca Li

June

David Listen

Zarko Andricevic

July

David Listen

August

Yan Xi Fashi

Rebecca Li

Abbot Guo Yuan

September

Abbot Guo Yuan

David Listen

Yan Xi Fashi

October

Rebecca Li

David Listen

November

Yan Xi Fashi

Yan Xi Fashi

Chang Yao Fashi

Abbot Guo Yuan

December

Abbot Guo Yuan

January

Abbot Guo Yuan

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