This retreat took place Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026. View upcoming retreats at Great Vow Zen Monastery.

Thursday – Sunday · 4 days
Apr 30 – May 03
April – May 2026

Love & Spaciousness: A Loving Kindness Weekend Retreat

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Four-day silent residential sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery exploring loving-kindness and spaciousness through zazen, chanting, formal meals, and work practice in the Zen tradition.

About this retreat

This is a four-day silent sesshin held in the Zen tradition at Great Vow Zen Monastery. The retreat centers on loving-kindness and spaciousness as themes, explored through the standard forms of zazen (sitting meditation), chanting, formal meals (oryoki), and work practice.

The center has not yet published the daily schedule, teacher name, or lodging details. Contact Great Vow Zen Monastery directly for information about accommodations, sitting-period structure, and how the loving-kindness theme is woven into the retreat format.

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Originally listed on Great Vow Zen Monastery's website.

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A silent residential retreat exploring compassion and presence through zazen, chanting, formal meals, and work practice, held in the context of Zen forms at Great Vow Zen Monastery during spring.

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