This retreat took place Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025. View upcoming retreats at Appamada.

Sunday – Sunday · 85 days
Sep 14 – Dec 07
September – December 2025

Fall 2025 Practice Period

with Nate Smalley·Zen

Zensesshin

A ninety-day practice period at appamada, September through December 2025, bracketed by intensive sittings and centered on transmitting the Dharma in thoughts, words, and deeds. The period supports Nate Smalley's Dharma transmission.

About this retreat

This fall practice period runs for three months and frames itself around a shared inquiry: how Dharma is transmitted through thought, speech, and action. The period opens with the September 2025 Integrated Intensive and closes with the Rohatsu Intensive, with ongoing practice in between. The structure signals a deliberate return to fundamentals, marking a significant moment in the sangha's life — supporting Nate Smalley's Dharma transmission.

Beyond these anchor points, appamada has not yet published the full schedule, daily practice format, or details about participation options. Contact the center directly for information about lodging, commuter participation, sitting periods, or what commitment the practice period entails.

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Originally listed on Appamada's website.

Full details from Appamada

A ninety-day practice period returning to the essentials of Zen practice, beginning with the September 2025 Integrated Intensive and ending with the Rohatsu Intensive. The sangha explores the shared inquiry of transmitting the Dharma in thoughts, words, and deeds while supporting Nate Smalley's Dharma transmission.

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