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Upcoming Programming
Three-Day Year End Retreat
Bodhidharma is said to have sat facing a wall for nine years. This three-day retreat takes its inspiration from that spirit: intensive meditation in deep silence, with no services and no formal oryoki. What remains is sitting, walking, eating, working, sleeping.
Three meals are served each day. Several dharma talks will be given and limited interviews will also be available with a Zen teacher.
This is a nonresidential retreat. We ask that you carry the silence with you between sessions, including on your way home and in the evenings, setting aside phones and social media as far as you can. It ends before New Year’s Eve, so you can begin the new year rested and clear.
Early Bird Special before Nov. 20, 2026
Fee:
Nonmembers $249 (early bird: $229)
Members $215 (early bird: $195)
Schedule:
Retreat begins Sunday evening, Dec. 27 @ 7:00 pm (arrive by 6:45 pm)
Retreat ends Wednesday afternoon @ 6:00 pm.
FIND STILLNESS IN THE SEASON OF SILENCE
A Zen Buddhist Meditation Retreat conducted in deep and profound silence, featuring intensive meditation practices, uplifting services, inspiring dharma talks, and personalized one-on-one sessions with experienced teachers. Participants may join either in-person or through online options. This retreat is designed as a nonresidential experience. Retreat is nonresidential.
Sunday, November 15 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Luncheon & Silent Auction Fundraiser
A Celebration of Community, Culture, and Shared Generosity
You’re Cordially Invited to Join Us!
Experience the vibrant flavors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Vietnam while supporting a wonderful cause, our Zen Center. Join us for lunch of delicious Vietnamese cuisine, exciting auction items, and meaningful community connection.
Please click here to see all the wonderful items in our silent auction
Rev. Myogetsu will give a Dharma Talk at 10 am on some of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings.
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Cultivating mindful awareness through our practice
Zen meditation and the cultivation of mindful awareness form the core of our practice, offering profound benefits such as stress management, deeper relationships, and a richer life experience.
The center is like a breath of fresh air in this chaotic and ungrounded time in history. It has given me an insightful perspective on what is essential in this life we all share.
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