City Refuge Retreat

City Refuge is a three-day silent retreat held during the week at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, structured around sesshin elements but designed for people who return home each evening. The schedule includes zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), oryoki (formal eating practice), service, work practice, and dharma talks.

Because this is a commuter retreat, you'll leave the temple each day rather than stay overnight. The center has not published details about the daily schedule, what time sessions begin or end, what meals are provided, or whether a teacher is assigned. Contact the center for specifics on format and what to expect.