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August

August 11 - 19, 2023 Closed

Right View Applied to Meditation Retreat

Gilbert Gutierrez

Right View Applied to Meditation This retreat will clarify how to practice Chan using Right View as foundation. Gilbert will help fine-tuning your method and...

August 20, 2023 Closed

Huatou Workshop (Online)

Abbot Guo Yuan

Huatou in Chinese, literally means "the origin of words," or that which precedes words and language. This refers to the state of the mind before...

August 25 - 27, 2023 Closed

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...

September

September 8 - 16, 2023 Closed

Silent Illumination Retreat

Abbot Guo Yuan

“Silently and serenely, forgetting all words, clearly and vividly, it appears before you.” The above quote comes from the poem “Silent Illumination,” composed by Master...

September 23, 2023 Closed

Mid-Autumn Festival

We warmly invite all Dharma friends to join us for our Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration, a time of togetherness and spiritual nourishment.

September 23, 2023 Closed

1-Day Retreat

David Listen

Give yourself one day for meditation — a day to still the mind. This silent retreat is non-intensive; the simple and relaxed schedule allows you...

September 29 - October 1, 2023 Closed

Beginner’s Meditation Class

Yan Wu Fashi and Yan Xi Fashi

Although the methods of meditation are simple and straightforward, it is best to practice them under the guidance of a teacher. Without a teacher, a...

October

October 6 - 11, 2023 Closed

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 20 - 22, 2023 Closed

Weekend Retreat

Chang Zhai Fashi

Have a two-day break to settle your mind at the same time allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.

November

November 10 - 12, 2023 Closed

Weekend Retreat

Abbot Guo Yuan

Have a two-day break to settle your mind at the same time allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.

December

December 2, 2023 Waiting List

1-Day Retreat

Yan Xi Fashi

Give yourself one day for meditation — a day to still the mind. This silent retreat is non-intensive; the simple and relaxed schedule allows you...

December 8 - 10, 2023 Waiting List

Weekend Retreat

David Listen

Have a two-day break to settle your mind at the same time allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.

December 26, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Waiting List

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. The Winter Retreat is divided into...

January

January 2 - 15, 2024

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. The Winter Retreat is divided into...

January 16 - 25, 2024

Winter Retreat Session 3: Silent Illumination

Abbot Guo Yuan

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