This retreat took place Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Saturday, September 19, 2026. View upcoming retreats at Great Vow Zen Monastery.

Saturday
19
September 2026

Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop

Zen

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One-day workshop exploring Zen practice through meditation, chanting, walking meditation, koans, and dharma teachings. Open to beginners and those with prior experience. Held in-person at Great Vow Zen Monastery.

About this retreat

This one-day workshop surveys core elements of Zen practice in a single sitting. The format covers meditation, chanting, walking meditation (kinhin), work practice, koans, and dharma teachings—structured through what the center calls the Ten Directions.

The center has not yet published a detailed schedule, teacher name, or specific lineage information. Contact Great Vow Zen Monastery for details on how the day is structured, sitting periods, meals, and what to bring.

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Originally listed on Great Vow Zen Monastery's website.

Full details from Great Vow Zen Monastery

A one-day in-person workshop for beginners or those wanting to deepen their Zen practice, covering meditation, mindfulness, chanting, work practice, walking meditation, koans, and dharma teachings through the Ten Directions.

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