Saturday
23
May 2026

Precepts II – The Practices of a Bodhisattva

with Jody Hojin Kimmel · Mahayana

Mahayana day-sit beginner-friendly

One-day retreat on the Bodhisattva vow and the Paramitas (Perfections), exploring bodhicitta and compassionate action. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners.

About this retreat

This one-day retreat focuses on the Bodhisattva path — the Mahayana commitment to work for the liberation of all beings, not just oneself. The retreat studies two core concepts: bodhicitta (the awakened mind or heart of compassion) and the Paramitas or Perfections, the six or ten practices that cultivate this commitment over time.

A day-long format allows for a concentrated exploration of these teachings without the intensity of a multi-day sesshin. Expect a mix of sitting meditation, study, and discussion. This is introductory work, accessible whether you've been sitting for years or are new to practice.

Register for this retreat
Full details from Zen Mountain Monastery

A one-day retreat exploring bodhicitta and the Paramitas or Perfections as practices of selfless compassion. Open to all practitioners, including beginners, this retreat examines how to bring compassionate action into daily practice and work directly with the teacher.

Also at Zen Mountain Monastery 03

Monday – Sunday · 7 days

May 25 – May 31

Ocean Gathering Sesshin

with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Ron Hogen Green, Danica Shoan Ankele

Zen Mountain Monastery

Zen · silent · residential
$295

Saturday

May 30

Half-day Sit

Zen Mountain Monastery

Zen · zazen · day-sit
$35