Nov 6–8, 20262 nights

Beginner's Meditation Class

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

$200–400 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Sliding scale Base $200 / Sustainer $250 / Benefactor $400; financial aid available, no one turned away for lack of funds. Optional shuttle from Manhattan Penn Station $75 one way / $150 round trip.

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Yan Wu Fashi

Residential, non-intensive weekend covering fundamentals of sitting meditation: posture, basic concentration methods, setting up environment and equipment, and slow, fast and natural walking meditation. Designed for beginners.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 27–29, 20262 nights

Weekend Retreat

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

$200–400 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Sliding scale Base $200 / Sustainer $250 / Benefactor $400; financial aid available.

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with David Slaymaker

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Residential weekend of mindful silence: 5-7 daily sittings, guided gentle yoga and walking meditation, review of basic methods such as breath awareness, and brief Dharma talks. Prior meditation class or 1-day retreat expected.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 20277 nights

Winter Retreat Session I: Huatou

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

$675–1,075 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Sliding scale Base $675 / Sustainer $900 / Benefactor $1,075; financial aid available. Optional shuttle $75 one way / $150 round trip.

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Abbot Guo Yuan

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Residential intensive huatou retreat on a traditional Chan monastery schedule, with Dharma talks, guided practice and interviews. Session I of the annual Winter Retreat; may attend any or all sessions. Prior silent retreat of 5+ days required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jan 3–17, 202714 nights

Winter Retreat II: Silent Illumination

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

$1,050–1,650 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Sliding scale Base $1,050 / Sustainer $1,350 / Benefactor $1,650; financial aid available. Optional shuttle $75 one way / $150 round trip.

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Abbot Guo Yuan

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Residential two-week intensive Silent Illumination retreat on a traditional Chan monastery schedule, with Dharma talks, guided practice and interviews. Session II of the annual Winter Retreat. Prior silent retreat of 5+ days required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Mar 19–21, 20272 nights

Beginner's Meditation Class

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

cost: check site

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Yan Xi Fashi

Weekend beginner's meditation class. Registration opens 2026-12-19.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Apr 16–18, 20272 nights

Weekend Retreat

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

cost: check site

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Chang Xiang Fashi

Weekend retreat. Registration opens 2027-01-16.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Apr 23–25, 20272 nights

Foundation Retreat

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

cost: check site

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Dr. Rebecca Li

Weekend foundation retreat. Registration opens 2027-01-23.

verified Oct 26, 2026

May 7–9, 20272 nights

Beginner's Meditation Class

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

cost: check site

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Yan Wu Fashi

Weekend beginner's meditation class. Registration opens 2027-02-07.

verified Oct 26, 2026

May 21–23, 20272 nights

Weekend Retreat

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

cost: check site

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with David Listen

Weekend retreat. Registration opens 2027-02-21.

verified Oct 26, 2026

May 29 – Jun 5, 20277 nights

Silent Illumination Retreat

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

$700–1,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Sliding scale Base $700 / Sustainer $850 / Benefactor $1,000; financial aid available.

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Dr. Rebecca Li

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Residential 7-day intensive teaching Chan Silent Illumination, with early rising, sitting and moving meditation, and work practice. Requires basic instruction, an established daily practice and a previous two-day retreat. Registration opens January 2027.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jun 26 – Jul 3, 20277 nights

Silent Illumination Retreat

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

cost: check site

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Žarko Andričević

7-day Silent Illumination retreat. Registration opens 2027-02-26.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jul 17–23, 20276 nights

Life in a Retreat Center

Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY

free / by donation

Free to attend; donations welcome. Optional shuttle $75 one way / $150 round trip.

Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Yan Wu Fashi, Yan Xi Fashi, Yan Qi Fashi

for young adults (35 or under)

Residential week immersed in a Chan practitioner's daily life: beginner sitting meditation, services, mindful work practice, Dharma talks, walks and daily noble silence. For beginners aged 18–35; phones handed in at check-in. Registration opens 2027-03-17.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Aug 7–12, 20275 nights