Peggy Metta Sheehan
Zen Center of Denver (Danan Henry Roshi) · Zen
Co-Spiritual Director at Zen Center of Denver. Started practicing at ZCD in 1991, received jukai in 1999, served as Head of Zendo (2001–2005) and Assistant Teacher (2005–2010). Received dharma transmission from Danan Roshi in 2010. A retired pediatrician who taught mindfulness-based stress reduction for 15 years.
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Upcoming retreats
Rohatsu Sesshin
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 · Zen Center of Denver
Eight-day Rohatsu sesshin at Zen Center of Denver, led by Peggy Metta Sheehan and Karin Ryuku Kempe. Traditional intensive format with zazen, dokusan, teisho, chanting, and oryoki meals. Details pending.
Fall Sesshin
Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026 · Zen Center of Denver
Five-day silent sesshin led by Peggy Metta Sheehan and Karin Ryuku Kempe. Traditional schedule of zazen, dokusan, teisho, chanting, and oryoki meals. Residential practice at Zen Center of Denver.