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Weekend Retreat
Yan Xi Fashi
October 23 - 25, 2026
Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
Beginner’s Meditation Class
Yan Wu Fashi
November 6 - 8, 2026
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 be able to identify and…
1-Day Retreat
Yan Wu Fashi
November 14, 2026
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 mind and maintain a constant…
Weekend Retreat
David Slaymaker
November 27 - 29, 2026
This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the practice of meditation. It is also a fantastic way to treat yourself. Give your “self” a weekend of meditation, experiencing and enjoying…
One-Day Retreat
David Listen
December 12, 2026
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 mind and maintain a constant…
Winter Retreat Session I – Huatou
Abbot Guo Yuan
December 26, 2026 - January 2, 2027
The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. In this 7-day retreat, you will have the opportunity to practice…
Winter Retreat Session II – Silent Illumination
Abbot Guo Yuan
January 3 - 17, 2027
The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. In this 15-day Silent Illumination retreat, together we will embody lucid…
Beginner’s Meditation Class
Yan Wu Fashi
April 16 - 18, 2027
Join our Beginner's Meditation Class to explore the foundational practices of meditation. You’ll learn essential techniques for sitting meditation, including proper postures using a cushion, bench, or chair, as well…
Foundation Retreat
Rebecca Li
April 23 - 25, 2027
Reconnect with your body and mind in Chan practice. The retreat schedule that alternates between sitting meditation with various forms of moving meditation is designed to help you harmonize the…
Weekend Retreat
Chang Xiang Fashi
May 7 - 9, 2027
Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
7-Day Silent Illumination Retreat
Rebecca Li
May 22 - 29, 2027
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, with focused practice you may…
Weekend Retreat
David Listen
June 4 - 6, 2027
This in-person weekend retreat has a simple schedule that allows you to settle your mind while at the same time, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every…
7-Day Silent Illumination Retreat
Zarko Andricevic
June 26 - July 3, 2027
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 Chan practice instruction, Dharma talks,…
Life in a Retreat Center
Yan Wu Fashi, Yan Xi Fashi and Yan Qi Fashi
July 10 - 16, 2027
We are excited to once again introduce the "Life in the Retreat Center" project, designed to provide individuals in early adulthood (ages 18-35) with a cost-free opportunity to immerse themselves…
Intermediate Meditation Retreat
David Listen
July 24 - 28, 2027
This is a 5-day meditation retreat, designed for people newer to practice and experienced practitioners alike. The retreat schedule is tailored to the development of concentration and ease—not too tight,…
Beginner’s Mind Retreat
Rebecca Li
August 20 - 22, 2027
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 genuine understanding and self-realization. If…
Huatou Workshop
Abbot Guo Yuan
August 27 - 29, 2027
In this Huatou workshop, you will gain a deep understanding of the method through engaging discussions and teachings. You'll discover how to apply this approach both in the classroom and…
7-Day Silent Illumination Retreat
Abbot Guo Yuan
September 4 - 11, 2027
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 gentle yoga exercises further harmonize…
Weekend Retreat
David Slaymaker
September 24 - 26, 2027
This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the practice of meditation. It is also a fantastic way to treat yourself. Give your “self” a weekend of meditation, experiencing and enjoying…
Western Zen Retreat
Rebecca Li
October 1 - 6, 2027
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 question "Who am I?" within…
Weekend Retreat
Yan Xi Fashi
October 22 - 24, 2027
Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
Weekend Retreat
David Slaymaker
November 12 - 14, 2027
This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the practice of meditation. It is also a fantastic way to treat yourself. Give your “self” a weekend of meditation, experiencing and enjoying…
Weekend Retreat
Chang Ji Fashi
November 26 - 28, 2027
This in-person weekend retreat has a simple schedule that allows you to settle your mind while at the same time, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every…
Winter Retreat Session I – Huatou
Abbot Guo Yuan
December 26, 2027 - January 2, 2028
The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. In this 7-day retreat, you will have the opportunity to practice…
Winter Retreat Session II – Silent Illumination
Abbot Guo Yuan
January 3 - 16, 2028
The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. In this 15-day Silent Illumination retreat, together we will embody lucid…
Weekend Retreat
Yan Xi Fashi
October 23 - 25, 2026
Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
Beginner’s Meditation Class
Yan Wu Fashi
November 6 - 8, 2026
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 be able to identify and…
1-Day Retreat
Yan Wu Fashi
November 14, 2026
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 mind and maintain a constant…
Weekend Retreat
David Slaymaker
November 27 - 29, 2026
This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the practice of meditation. It is also a fantastic way to treat yourself. Give your “self” a weekend of meditation, experiencing and enjoying…
One-Day Retreat
David Listen
December 12, 2026
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 mind and maintain a constant…
Winter Retreat Session I – Huatou
Abbot Guo Yuan
December 26, 2026 - January 2, 2027
The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. In this 7-day retreat, you will have the opportunity to practice…
Winter Retreat Session II – Silent Illumination
Abbot Guo Yuan
January 3 - 17, 2027
The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. In this 15-day Silent Illumination retreat, together we will embody lucid…
Beginner’s Meditation Class
Yan Wu Fashi
April 16 - 18, 2027
Join our Beginner's Meditation Class to explore the foundational practices of meditation. You’ll learn essential techniques for sitting meditation, including proper postures using a cushion, bench, or chair, as well…
Foundation Retreat
Rebecca Li
April 23 - 25, 2027
Reconnect with your body and mind in Chan practice. The retreat schedule that alternates between sitting meditation with various forms of moving meditation is designed to help you harmonize the…
Weekend Retreat
Chang Xiang Fashi
May 7 - 9, 2027
Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
7-Day Silent Illumination Retreat
Rebecca Li
May 22 - 29, 2027
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, with focused practice you may…
Weekend Retreat
David Listen
June 4 - 6, 2027
This in-person weekend retreat has a simple schedule that allows you to settle your mind while at the same time, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every…
7-Day Silent Illumination Retreat
Zarko Andricevic
June 26 - July 3, 2027
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 Chan practice instruction, Dharma talks,…
Life in a Retreat Center
Yan Wu Fashi, Yan Xi Fashi and Yan Qi Fashi
July 10 - 16, 2027
We are excited to once again introduce the "Life in the Retreat Center" project, designed to provide individuals in early adulthood (ages 18-35) with a cost-free opportunity to immerse themselves…
Intermediate Meditation Retreat
David Listen
July 24 - 28, 2027
This is a 5-day meditation retreat, designed for people newer to practice and experienced practitioners alike. The retreat schedule is tailored to the development of concentration and ease—not too tight,…
Beginner’s Mind Retreat
Rebecca Li
August 20 - 22, 2027
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 genuine understanding and self-realization. If…
Huatou Workshop
Abbot Guo Yuan
August 27 - 29, 2027
In this Huatou workshop, you will gain a deep understanding of the method through engaging discussions and teachings. You'll discover how to apply this approach both in the classroom and…
7-Day Silent Illumination Retreat
Abbot Guo Yuan
September 4 - 11, 2027
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 gentle yoga exercises further harmonize…
Weekend Retreat
David Slaymaker
September 24 - 26, 2027
This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the practice of meditation. It is also a fantastic way to treat yourself. Give your “self” a weekend of meditation, experiencing and enjoying…
Western Zen Retreat
Rebecca Li
October 1 - 6, 2027
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 question "Who am I?" within…
Weekend Retreat
Yan Xi Fashi
October 22 - 24, 2027
Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
Weekend Retreat
David Slaymaker
November 12 - 14, 2027
This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the practice of meditation. It is also a fantastic way to treat yourself. Give your “self” a weekend of meditation, experiencing and enjoying…
Weekend Retreat
Chang Ji Fashi
November 26 - 28, 2027
This in-person weekend retreat has a simple schedule that allows you to settle your mind while at the same time, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every…
Winter Retreat Session I – Huatou
Abbot Guo Yuan
December 26, 2027 - January 2, 2028
The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. In this 7-day retreat, you will have the opportunity to practice…
Winter Retreat Session II – Silent Illumination
Abbot Guo Yuan
January 3 - 16, 2028
The annual Winter Retreat, also known as the Snow Retreat, is designed to provide an intensive meditation practice experience. In this 15-day Silent Illumination retreat, together we will embody lucid…