Non-Intensive

Beginner's Meditation Class

Yan Xi Fashi

March 20 - 22, 2026
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 as basic concentration methods and key principles to deepen your understanding of Chan meditation.

Beginner's Meditation Class

Yan Xi Fashi

April 17 - 19, 2026
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 as basic concentration methods and key principles to deepen your understanding of Chan meditation.

Foundation Retreat

Rebecca Li

April 24 - 26, 2026
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 body and mind. Both in stillness and in motion, you will learn to cultivate clarity and stability of mind amidst all that you do.

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 correct common pitfalls that could lead to problems or a lack of useful results.

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 awareness of your every activity.