RETREATS

     Retreats are an opportunity to explore practice more deeply,  to develop a sense of what it means to bring  practice into everyday life.  Retreats vary in length, sometimes one day, sometimes three or five days, sometimes seven days, or even longer.   The schedule includes chanting, meditation,  work periods, mealtimes, dharma talks, dokusan (personal practice meetings with a teacher), and breaks for free time.   Prior introduction to Zen practice is recommended (see <uvzc.org/schedule> ) 

     We are reminded that Zen is not about "gaining something,"  going to the store for a new toy.  Zen is the  journey to unpack what is already present, what is right here!  To "get there" is more like  "letting go,"  a "letting go"  that , nonetheless, takes discipline, patience, and practice.  

COSTS :  $75 per retreat day for Students and members.  Others: $100 per retreat day .   Online donations can be made here.   (Be in touch if costs are an issue.)
    
CALENDAR (with possible changes going forward)

       Daylong retreats:     Feb 9,  March 9,  June 22,  Aug 10,  October 12
      Three day retreats:  May 23-25 (More information here)
      Five day retreat:       December 5-9 ("Rohatsu")

RETREAT SCHEDULES
      Click on the links below to see daily schedule details for the retreats listed:
      Daylong
      Three day

FOR QUESTIONS OR TO REGISTER  please  contact us.