Monday – Sunday · 7 days
21–27
September 2026

Mountains and Rivers Sesshin

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

Zensilentresidentialsesshinzazen

Six-day residential sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery. The retreat follows a traditional schedule of zazen, chanting, formal meals, work practice, and dokusan with teachers. Held in silence.

About this retreat

Mountains and Rivers Sesshin is a six-day residential retreat following a traditional sesshin format. The schedule includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen daily, along with chanting services, formal silent meals, and work practice. Dokusan (private meetings with teachers) are offered for personal guidance.

The retreat is held under noble silence. The center has not yet published information about experience level, teacher names, or specific lodging details. Contact Zen Mountain Monastery for more information.

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Schedules can change — confirm details on Zen Mountain Monastery's website.

Full details from Zen Mountain Monastery

An intensive six-day residential Zen retreat characterized by silence and deep introspection. The schedule includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen daily, chanting services, formal silent meals, work practice, and personal guidance from teachers through private interviews.

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