This retreat took place Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026. View upcoming retreats at San Francisco Zen Center.

Wednesday – Sunday · 5 days
17–21
June 2026

Bringing Life to Life: A Retreat of Presence and Renewal

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Five-day residential retreat at Tassajara combining Zen sitting and walking meditation with Qigong and restorative stretching. Drawing from Zen and Daoist traditions, the retreat aims to cultivate presence and renewal. Currently waitlist only.

About this retreat

This retreat blends Zen practice with Daoist and somatic approaches—sitting meditation, walking practice, and Qigong alongside stretching work. Five days at Tassajara, SFZC's mountain retreat center. The center has not published the teacher, daily schedule, or eligibility details. Contact SFZC directly for more information; the retreat is currently waitlist only.

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A residential retreat at Tassajara Valley drawing from Zen and Daoist traditions, featuring Qigong practice, sitting and walking meditation, Zen teachings, and restorative stretching to cultivate presence and renewal.

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