Exploring Wisdom and Compassion: Further Steps Along the Path of Zen

This weekend retreat frames wisdom and compassion as complementary aspects of Zen practice rather than separate pursuits. The structure—morning zazen and concentration work, afternoon exploration of off-cushion practice—suggests an emphasis on bringing what happens on the cushion into contact with everyday life.

The afternoon focus on working with thoughts and emotions, and on cultivating compassion, signals a retreat that doesn't treat sitting as the whole of practice. If you've done introductory retreats and want to explore how concentration practice relates to emotional clarity and how compassion develops in Zen training, this is the framework being offered.

Zen Mountain Monastery has not yet published the teacher's name, the daily schedule, or details about lodging and meals. Contact the center directly for those specifics and to confirm what "in-person" means for this retreat—whether it's residential, commuter, or a mix.