UPCOMING EVENTS
January 2024
1/27
Led by David Listen
February 2024
2/10
Led by Nancy Bonardi
2/16 - 2/19
Led by Abbot Guo Yuan, Ven. Chang Ji & David Listen
March 2024
3/1 - 3/3
Led by Chang Yao Fashi
This in-person weekend offers a review of basic meditation methods (such as awareness of the breath), introductory guidance in the method of Silent Illumination, and brief Dharma talks.
3/9
Led by 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 mind and maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
3/22 - 3/24
3/29 - 4/6
Led by Abbot Guo Yuan
For this advanced intensive retreat, participants will delve into the Huatou method. The program includes Dharma talks and personal interviews, and the integration of Huatou into both intensive retreat as well as in daily life.
April 2024
4/19 - 4/21
Closed
Led by Rebecca Li
4/27
Led by Nancy Bonardi
May 2024
5/3 - 5/11
Closed
Led by Gilbert Gutierrez
This retreat will cover how to apply classical Right view to all major Chan methods of meditation to make them more effective. The ancient Chan Masters have stated that for one to practice Chan they must have a “true and proper understanding.”
5/25 - 6/1
Closed
Led by Rebecca Li
June 2024
6/8 - 6/9
Opens Soon
6/14 - 6/16
Waitlist Only
Led by David Listen
6/19 - 6/25
Waitlist Only
Led by Resident Monastics
6/28 - 7/6
Led by Zarko Andricevic
Facilitated with warmth, humor and ease, Zarko Andricevic will be present the method of Silent Illumination of the Caodong sect through Chan practice instruction, Dharma talks, and individual interviews adapted to modern practitioners.
July 2024
7/20 - 7/21
Led by 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 mind and maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
August 2024
8/16 - 8/18
Led by Yan Xi Fashi
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 activity.
8/23 - 8/25
Led by Rebecca Li
8/30 - 9/1
Led by Abbot Guo Yuan
September 2024
9/6 - 9/14
Opens 6/4
Led by 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 gentle yoga exercises further harmonize the body, breath, and mind.
9/21 - 9/22
Opens 6/18
Led by 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 mind and maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
9/27 - 9/29
Opens 6/25
Led by Yan Xi Fashi
In our weekend meditation class, you will learn the fundamentals of sitting meditation, including: proper postures, basic methods of concentration, and important concepts related to the process of meditation.
October 2024
10/4 - 10/9
Opens 7/1
Led by Rebecca Li
10/18 - 10/26
Opens 7/16
Led by David Listen
November 2024
11/2
Opens 8/2
Led by Yan Xi Fashi
During a one-day retreat, which is conducted in silence, you have the opportunity to escape daily stress, refresh your mental and physical state, and nurture your meditation practice.
11/8 - 11/10
Opens 8/8
Led by Yan Xi Fashi
This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the of practice meditation and it is also a fantastic way to treat yourself. Give your “self” a weekend of meditation, experiencing and enjoying the benefits of Chan practice.
11/15 - 11/17
Opens 8/15
Led by Chang Yao Fashi
In our weekend meditation class, you will learn the fundamentals of sitting meditation, including: proper postures, basic methods of concentration, and important concepts related to the process of meditation.
11/29 - 12/7
Opens 8/29
Led by Abbot Guo Yuan
