Retreats
2026 Retreat Dates
August 2nd | Half day retreat in Fairbanks and online. Koan interviews will be given by Jason Quinn JDPSN
August 15th - 16th | Two day work retreat. In-person at our Berkeley location.
September 18th - 20th | Three day retreat led by Zen Master Bon Soeng and Marshall White JDPSN. In-person at our Berkeley location and online.
November 6th - 8th | Three day retreat led by Zen Master Bon Soeng and Marshall White. In-person at our Berkeley location and online.
December 19th | One day retreat led by Zen Master Bon Soeng and Marshall White JDPSN. In-person at our Berkeley and Boise location, and online.
Retreat Info
Download the PDF below for information on what to bring, sleeping arrangements, and other retreat info for in person retreats.
Retreat Schedule
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8:00 am Orientation/Walking meditation
8:30 am - 11:00 am Sitting and Walking Meditation
11:00 am Break
12:00 pm - 2:20 pm Sitting and Walking Meditation
2:20 pm Chanting
2:30 pm Closing Circle talk -
Friday
9:30 Orientation/talk
10:00 Sitting
10:30 Walking meditation
10:40 Sitting
11:10 Walking meditation
11:20 Sitting
11:50 Walking meditation
12:00 Sitting
12:30 Break
2:00 Sitting
2:30 Walking meditation
2:40 Sitting
3:10 Walking meditation
2:20 Sitting
3:50 Walking
4:00 Sitting
4:30 Break
6:00 Chanting
7:00 Sitting
7:30 Walking meditation
7:40 Sitting
8:10 Walking meditation
8:20 Sitting
8:50 Chanting/4 great vowsSaturday
6:00 108 Bows
6:30 Chanting
6:50 Sitting
7:20 Walking meditation
7:30 Sitting meditation
8:00 Break/ Work period
10:00 Sitting
10:30 Walking meditation
10:40 Sitting
11:10 Walking meditation
11:20 Sitting
11:50 Walking meditation
12:00 Sitting
12:30 Break
2:00 Sitting
2:30 Walking meditation
2:40 Sitting
3:10 Walking meditation
2:20 Sitting
3:50 Walking
4:00 Sitting
4:30 Break
6:00 Chanting
7:00 Sitting
7:30 Walking meditation
7:40 Sitting
8:10 Walking meditation
8:20 Sitting
8:50 Chanting/4 great vowsSunday
6:00 108 Bows
6:30 Chanting
6:50 Sitting
7:20 Walking meditation
7:30 Sitting meditation
8:00 Break/ Work period
10:00 Sitting
10:30 Walking Meditation
10:40 Sitting
11:10 Walking
11:20 Sitting
11:50 Walking
12:00 Sitting
12:20 Chanting
12:30 – 1:00 Circle Talk -
Friday
9:30 Orientation/talk
10:00 Sitting
10:30 Walking meditation
10:40 Sitting
11:10 Walking meditation
11:20 Sitting
11:50 Walking meditation
12:00 Sitting
12:30 Break
2:00 Sitting
2:30 Walking meditation
2:40 Sitting
3:10 Walking meditation
2:20 Sitting
3:50 Walking
4:00 Sitting
4:30 Break
6:00 Chanting
7:00 Sitting
7:30 Walking meditation
7:40 Sitting
8:10 Walking meditation
8:20 Sitting
8:50 Chanting/4 great vowsSaturday - Friday
6:00 108 Bows
6:30 Chanting
6:50 Sitting
7:20 Walking meditation
7:30 Sitting meditation
8:00 Break / Work period
10:00 Sitting
10:30 Walking meditation
10:40 Sitting
11:10 Walking meditation
11:20 Sitting
11:50 Walking meditation
12:00 Sitting
12:30 Break
2:00 Sitting
2:30 Walking meditation
2:40 Sitting
3:10 Walking meditation
2:20 Sitting
3:50 Walking
4:00 Sitting
4:30 Break
6:00 Chanting
7:00 Sitting
7:30 Walking meditation
7:40 Sitting
8:10 Walking meditation
8:20 Sitting
8:50 Chanting/4 great vowsSaturday
6:00 108 Bows
6:30 Chanting
6:50 Sitting
7:20 Walking meditation
7:30 Sitting meditation
8:10 Circle Talk
Retreat Fee Structure:
Sustaining Level: $60 per day/ $30 Sunday (10% discount for members $54/$27)
This tier supports the program’s ongoing operations. It covers program costs while contributing to the sustainability of Dharma offerings and initiatives. Want to become a member? Members can add coupon at checkout.
Dharma Teacher/DT-in-training: $45 per day/ $25 Sunday
This tier recognizes and gives gratitude for the work that our Dharma Teachers/DT-in-training perform during the retreats, while still continuing to contribute to the sustainability of Dharma offerings and initiatives
Student/Accessibility: $20 per day
This tier is designed for students and individuals who may have financial limitations but wish to engage with the teachings. It covers basic costs associated with offering this program.