Love & Spaciousness: A Loving Kindness Weekend Retreat

A three-day sesshin centered on loving-kindness practice within the container of Zen forms. The retreat uses zazen (sitting meditation), chanting, oryoki (formal meal practice), and work practice as the primary methods—structured days with clear rhythm rather than loosely scheduled workshops.

Great Vow Zen Monastery is located in the Willamette Valley near Carlton, Oregon. The facility is residential; participants stay on-site for the duration. Spring timing means you'll be arriving as the land wakes up, which some find grounding for this particular theme.

A "silent residential retreat" means no talking outside designated times (if any). You'll follow the monastery's daily schedule: early wake, zazen periods, chanting services, communal meals eaten in silence using formal oryoki bowls, work assignments, and rest. Expect structure and simplicity.

At $240 for three days residential (meals and lodging included), this is accessible pricing. No application process is mentioned, which typically means open to newcomers, though contacting the monastery in advance is standard practice for any sesshin.