Beginner’s Mind Weekend Retreat

Date: December 17 - 19, 2021

Time: Friday 5pm to Sunday 1pm

Location: Great Vow Zen Monastery / Zoom

Address: Great Vow Zen Monastery 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road Clatskanie, Oregon 97016

Price: $50 - $125
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Beginner’s Mind Weekend Retreat

December 17 - 19, 2021

Friday 5pm to Sunday 1pm

ALL IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS IN THIS RETREAT MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AND RECEIVE A NEGATIVE MOLECULAR (NOT ANTIGEN) COVID TEST WITHIN THREE DAYS OF ARRIVAL. For more details about what is required, click here.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS NOW FULL. TO PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM, PLEASE REGISTER VIA THE LINK.

The teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism empower us to live our lives wholeheartedly with openness, insight and compassion.

During this weekend retreat we follow a silent retreat schedule, which allows us to temporarily put aside outside concerns and go deeply into inner work.

The silent retreat schedule includes about seven hours of sitting meditation (with breaks), Buddhist chanting services, formal oriyoki meals, and a period of community work practice.

On the first evening the retreat leaders will give thorough instruction on the foundations and methods of Zen meditation.

Opportunities to meet with a teacher or senior practitioner to discuss your practice will be available.

This retreat is ideal for anyone wanting an introduction to intensive Zen practice or simply a day of silent sitting meditation supported by the serene atmosphere of the monastery.

 

Leader:
Amy Kisei, Sensei