Intensive
Huatou Retreat
Abbot Guo Yuan
March 29 - April 6, 2024
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 includes Dharma talks and personal interviews, and the integration of Huatou into both intensive retreat as well as in daily life.
Silent Illumination Retreat
Rebecca Li
May 25 - June 1, 2024
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 encounter an opening that allows you to come to rest and find peace, a lucid spaciousness and clear Dharma insight.
Weekend Retreat
David Listen
June 14 - 16, 2024
Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
Weekend Retreat
Yan Xi Fashi
August 16 - 18, 2024
Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
Silent Illumination Retreat
Abbot Guo Yuan
September 6 - 14, 2024
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. The retreat also includes daily lectures, meditation instruction, guided meditation, and personal interviews.
Weekend Retreat
Yan Xi Fashi
November 8 - 10, 2024
Enjoy a two-day break to settle your mind, allowing you to maintain a constant awareness of your every activity.
Huatou Retreat
Abbot Guo Yuan
November 29 - December 7, 2024
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 anytime anywhere whether you are sitting, standing, walking, sleeping, working, and eating. Chanting and gentle yoga exercises further harmonize the body, breath, and mind etc. The retreat programs also include daily lectures, meditation instruction, guided meditation, and personal interviews.
Winter Retreat Session 1: Foundation
Abbot Guo Yuan
December 26, 2024 - January 1, 2025
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, the Foundation retreat, will take place from 12/26/2023 to 01/01/2025.
Winter Retreat Session 2: Calming and Contemplation
Abbot Guo Yuan
January 5 - 19, 2025
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 is a 21-day Silent Illumination retreat, which will be held from 1/2/2025 to 01/22/2025.